R. G. Burson v. E. S. Cox, et al.
Order:
Supreme Court Case Name:
R. G. Burson v. E. S. Cox, et al.
Case Date:
1873
Court Origin:
Circuit - Civil
Cause/Crime:
Trespass with Force of Arms
Database - TN Research:
County:
- Washington
Division:
East
Number of Pages:
81
Notes / Description:
Plaintiff complains that the defendants broke into his home, damaged his property, assaulted him with sticks and threatened him with pistols. During the trial, a witness for the plaintiff described the event as a whipping expedition. Switches were made from bush and tree branches. This case may also be related to the murder of Lafayette Miller and A. J. King.