Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1900 Arthur McCain v. State Shelby Appeal for New Trial

Plaintiff appealing his conviction. Originally sentenced for shooting & killing Jeff Wilson on 25 Sept. 1899. At time of killing plaintiff worked as a porter at grocery store of Miss Mary McCarney. Also mentioned: Clarence McCarney, father of Mary McCarney & (?) Perry, her brother-in-law. Perrys operated grocery store opposite the McCarneys & there was rivalry between them. Both stores drew their trade from African American community.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 807 25 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 Benjamin F. Payne, v. State McMinn Appeal for New Trial

This case file is an appeal for a new trial from a case where plaintiff in error was charged with murder.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1631 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 David Darnell v. State Warren Appeal for New Trial

In the original case, Darnell was accused of unlawfully, willfully and feloniously and maliciously assaulting, beating and wounding a person with a unlawful and deadly weapon which was held in the hand with the malicious and felonious intent to kill and murder against the peace of the state. This is an appeal for a new trial.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 747 78 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Frank B. Tamble v. State Shelby Appeal for New Trial

Tamble was previously tried on an indictment that charged him with a violation of the "Bone Dry Law", saying he had unlawfully in his possession liquor. He housed the liquor in a space publicly known as "Tamble's Garage". File contains the appeal, citing insufficient evidence for his conviction and fine.

 West Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1515 172 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 Irvin Quarles v. State Montgomery Motion for Appeal

This casefile is an appeal from a case where plaintiff was charged with Murder in the Second Degree for the death of Abe Slaughter. Plaintiff struck Abe Slaughter with a bat, causing his death.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 913 52 Order A Copy
View Entry 1850 James Wills v. State DeKalb Motion for Appeal Middle Range: 32 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 230 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 J. I. Smith v. State Putnam Appeal for New Trial

Cause of action: Plaintiff's appeals for a new trial in his conviction of unlawful appropriation of property found.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 61 Order A Copy
View Entry 1859 John Harrell v. The State McMinn Appeal for New Trial

The opinion of the court discusses the ability of the state to allow questions regarding the religious faith of witnesses.

 East Range: 9 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1173 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 James Cotton v. State Knox Appeal for New Trial

This case was an appeal for a new trial. Plaintiff in error was previously convicted of carrying weapons illegally.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 29 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 James Hubbs, et al v. State Union Appeal for New Trial

Plaintiffs were charged with lewd conduct and convicted of having intercourse without being married in a previous case. This case was an appeal of that case. Additional Plaintiff: Jane Snodgrass

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 19 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Lige Young v. State Rutherford Appeal for New Trial

Cause of action: Plaintiff appeals previous conviction of unlawfully disposing of a bay horse, which, as personal property, was covered by a registered mortgage or deed of trust...

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 39 Order A Copy
View Entry 1876 L. C. Horvel v. State Appeal for New Trial

Plaintiff was charged with larceny in a previous case, this case file was related to an appeal of that case. County not listed.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 2 Order A Copy
View Entry 1922 Storm Hitchcock v. State Putnam Appeal for New Trial

Cause of action: Storm Hitchcock appeals for new trial on case against him for gambling.

 Middle Range: 33 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 411 23 Order A Copy
View Entry 1878 Thomas Gilbert v. State Knox Appeal for New Trial

Plaintiff in error was convicted of carrying weapons in a previous case. This case was file as an appeal for a new trial.

 East Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 Wess Yearout v. State Blount Appeal for New Trial

This case file is an appeal for a conviction of unlawfully selling and manufacturing whiskey and brandy. Plaintiff was accused of possessing an apparatus used to make intoxicating liquor.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1549 48 Order A Copy
View Entry 1928 Yellow Cab Company v. John L. Jelks Shelby Motion for Appeal

John Jelks recovered a judgment on the verdict of the jury for $10,000 against the Yellow Cab Company for personal injuries received on the night of April 23rd 1927 while crossing Front Street at its intersection with Monroe Avenue in Memphis. The plaintiff in error claimed that the Circuit Judge erred in his instruction as to the application of the ordinance. Note: Exhibit-map. Note: 3 folders

 West Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1959 569 Order A Copy