Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1935 Nell Long [Fields] v. I. C. Long Knox Divorce

Pla. was granted a divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Pla. and def. were given duel custody of their children. Pla. complains that the def. has failed to bring the children back to her after being with him for the stipulated weeks time and is seeking sole custody. Pla. notes that the def. was charged with violating the age of consent laws with a 16 year old girl. Exhibit materials include arrest photographs and birth and marriage certificates.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1541 202 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 Sylvia Pierce v. Drew V. Pierce Knox Divorce

Divorce between parties. Marriage lasted 11 years. Children: Ross Pierce (aged 9 years), Loretta Pierce (aged 7 years). Plaintiff alleges adultery and mistreatment. Three folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1452 409 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 Sylvia Pierce v. Drew V. Pierce Knox Divorce

Sylvia filed for divorce eleven years into her marriage with Drew. Two children were born: Ross and Loretta. Sylvia accused her husband of adultery with sundry women, frequent abuse and mistreatment, and threatening her life. She stated that Drew was guilty of such cruel and inhuman treatment that she felt unsafe living with him. Drew accused Sylvia of infecting him with a social disease and having an affair with Ed Wallace. He further implied that Sylvia became familiar with a negro named Rush.

 East Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1500 45 Order A Copy