Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1920 George Massey v. The State Hardin Motion for a New Trial

The state is charged George Massey with arson. Massey moved the Court to grant him a new trial because he claims that the verdict is not supported by the evidence and because of errors of the Court.

 West Range: 78 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1657 150 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. M. Proctor v. Bry-Block Mercantile Company and O. L. Wooley Shelby Motion for a New Trial

In the original suit, the defendants charged Proctor with larceny of a gown. She was arrested and taken to criminal trial. Proctor motioned for a new trial. Note: 4 folders

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 536 Order A Copy
View Entry 1817 James Douglas v. Benjamin Rawlings Sumner Petitions for New Road

Douglas and a long list of petitioners wished for a good new road to be installed between Gallatin and Nashville. The road would pass through Rawling's land. Rawlings insisted that a jury to view the path of the road in order to make a proper decision on its path.

 Middle Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 4 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Mobile& Ohio Rail Road Company v. W. F. Gray Gibson Appeal for New Trial

The defendant was injured by the running away of two mules which he claims was due to negligence. Plaintiff claims there was an error in the admission of the testimony of M.H. Taylor touching the talks, conferences and correspondence with the Personal Injury Attorney of the plaintiff in error. Evidence of offers to settle would not be admissible because it tends to show an admission of guilt.

 West Range: 79 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1419 45 Order A Copy