Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1889 James Robinson, in error v. State Knox Other

The State charged Robinson with the "detestable and abominable crime of buggery with a beast, to wit, a cow to the great displeasure of almighty God, to the great scandal of all human kind and against the peace and dignity of the State." There is specific testimony about the crime scene and circumstances of the incident. Robinson denied the charge and said he laid down drunk off the road, getting manure on himself. The circuit court sentenced him to 5 years of hard labor at the state penitentiary.

 East Range: 19 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1843 42 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 J. K. Luna v. W. N. Pyland Marshall Other

Luna sued Pyland for killing his dog worth $15. Court ruled in favor of Luna for $10 and costs of suit. Pyland appealed. Defendant stated that dog pilfered meat from his father's smokehouse who told him to shoot the dog. Court found the dog was a nuisance and of no value and gave judgment against the plaintiff. Luna appealed.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 781 22 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State v. B. M. Webb DeKalb Other

Webb indicted for Failure to Settle as Guardian because he willfully neglected to produce either a statement or an accounting of profits/disbursements of the estate of his minor ward, Lelia Sauders, or to appear in court as required. Indictment quashed because it did not charge Webb with an offense. See case related to this guardianship: Err [Er] Wood, next friend of Lela Sauders v. B. M. Webb, guardian of Lela Sauders, MT Box 742.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 784 14 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State v. R.N. Mitchell Davidson Other

Opinion only. Defendant was convicted of unlawfully using and propelling by steam a traction engine over the public highways. There were 4 indictments: 2 for obstructing the road to the great nuisance of the public and 2 for running the engine without putting up posters as the Statute provided. Mitchell was found guilty on all counts and was fined $25 for each offense and sentenced to 3 months imprisonment.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 827 5 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State v. R. M. Mason Shelby Other

R. M. Mason, Superintendent of workhouse for criminals took Emma McGowan who was sentenced to the workhouse for larceny to work at his own private residence. It appears that Mason is charged with helping McGowan escape.

 West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 488 55 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 State v. Jon Belle (col.) Giles Other

Cause of Action: False Pretenses. Belle is accused of forging a letter to W. H. Fogg from T. L. Holt asking for payment to Scott Reese.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 832 16 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 William Nedry v. State Obion Other

Incest with his daughter, Emma Nedry

 West Range: 83 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 446 37 Order A Copy