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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1919 | Jackson Railway & Light Company v. J. E. Armstrong, admr. of Dolly Armstrong, dec. | Madison | Manslaughter, Involuntary |
The original suit was brought by J.E. Armstrong to recover damages against Jackson Railway & Light for death of the Armstrong child alleged to have been caused by the carelessness and negligence of the defendant in running its street car over her. 3 additional folders in Box 1583. Oversize maps showing N. Hays Ave., Laconte Ave., E. Preston St., and Middleton Ave. in Madison Co. Maps in WT Oversize Box 4. |
West | Range: 79 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1336 | 592 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1919 | Mrs. Maggie Lansden v. City of Jackson | Madison | Petitions for Certiorari |
Lansden injured while using pedestrian sidewalk from stepping into a pothole, fracturing her hip; sue for negligence and $20,000; |
West | Range: 78 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1617 | 48 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1919 | Sam Oglesby v. City of Jackson | Madison | Liquor Violation |
Plaintiff accused of illegal possession and storage of liquor in his barber shop. |
West | Range: 79 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1586 | 65 | Order A Copy |