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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].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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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 |