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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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| View Entry | 1874 | Andrew Louder v. State | Hancock | Motion for a New Trial |
Plaintiff was convicted for the murder of his wife, this case file is a motion for a new trial based on the jury selection. Plaintiff alleges that jury was not impartial and requested a new trial. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1598 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| 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 | 1918 | Arthur Page & John Bass v. State | Henderson | Motion for a New Trial |
2 folders. Plaintiffs were previously charged with murder in the first degree of Rebeccah Boatright and another charge for the murder of Callie Heavner. This file is the appeal for a new trial. |
West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1506 | 308 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | Bony Craig v. State | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial for a case where plaintiff was convicted of murder. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1602 | 8 | 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 | 1933 | Claude Cook v. State | Hamilton | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a petition for a new trial in a case where plaintiff was convicted of drunk driving. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1555 | 10 | 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 | 1934 | Frank Eurton v. State | Hamilton | Motion for a New Trial |
Motion for new trial in case where plaintiff was found guilty of receiving, possessing, selling, and transporting intoxicating liquors. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1550 | 17 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | Herbert Edwards v. State | Carter | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a request for a new trial in a case where plaintiff was convicted of theft of an automobile. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1551 | 27 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | Jim Tompkins v. State | Hamblen | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial in a case where plaintiff was convicted of transporting six gallons of whiskey. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1564 | 22 | 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 | 1878 | Jacob Cummings v. State | Sevier | Motion for a New Trial |
Plaintiff in error was previously charged with felony assault in a previous case. This case was filed as a motion for a new trial. |
East | Range: 20 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1633 | 38 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | John W. Mathes, v. State | Washington | Motion for a New Trial |
Plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial in a case where he was charged with fathering the bastard child with Rachel Green. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1621 | 13 | 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 | 1933 | John Cockerum v. State | Hamblen | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial in a case where plaintiff was convicted of transporting intoxicating liquors |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1564 | 13 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | John Simmons v. State | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
Case file is a motion for a new trial in a case where plaintiff was found guilty of larceny. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1592 | 32 | 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 | 1933 | Kirk Simerely v. State | Carter | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial brought forth by plaintiff. Plaintiff was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of John Townsend who was killed as the result of an auto accident. |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1551 | 14 | 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 | 1875 | Mitchell Spurgeon, v. State | Sevier | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial for a case where plaintiff in error was charged with assault and battery. Plaintiff in error assaulted Sylvia Breeding. |
East | Range: 20 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1621 | 31 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | Nathan Sparks v. State | Blount | Motion for a New Trial |
During prohibition of alcohol in the United States, Sparks was found guilty of posessing intoxicating alcohol in the form of multiple crocks of whiskey. Sparks insisted this was not his whiskey. His defense argues that the justice of the peace did not have probable cause when issuing the search warrant, and therefore a new trial is necessary. |
East | Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1505 | 46 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1913 | R. H. Lovejoy v. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway Company | White | Motion for a New Trial |
Two folders. |
Middle | Range: 21 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 101 | 0 | 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 | 1933 | State v. Myrtle Stewart, et al | Hamilton | Motion for a New Trial |
Incomplete case file, defendants were found guilty of lewdness. This is a motion for a new trial. Additional Defendant: K.E. Johnson |
East | Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1526 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | State v. Joe Emory | Knox | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial, where defendant was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by electrocution. Exhibit: Small hand-drawn map of Chamberlain Drive and Woodlawn Pike |
East | Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1524 | 175 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | State v. Sam Mayes | Hamilton | Motion for a New Trial |
Motion for a new trial based on a conviction for assault. |
East | Range: 10 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1531 | 12 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | State v. G. W. Lillard, et al. | Hamilton | Motion for a New Trial |
This case file is a motion for a new trial for a case where defendants were convicted of theft of an automobile. Additional Defendants: Ellis Carson |
East | Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1568 | 59 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | State v. G. N. Grissom, et al | Hamilton | Motion for a New Trial |
Defendants were convicted of attempted burglary at the H.G. Hill Company, this case file is a motion for a new trial. Additional Defendants: Boyd Wyndham, R.P. Wyndam, Ernest Yokeley |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1582 | 33 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1874 | Samson Hirsch v. State | Greene | Motion for a New Trial |
Case file is a motion for a new trial for a case where plaintiff was found guilty of gambling. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1598 | 7 | 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 |