A History of the Tennessee Supreme Court

by James W. Ely Jr.

Book Overview

In this first comprehensive history of the Tennessee Supreme Court, seven leading scholars explore the role played by the Court in the social, economic, and political life of the state. Charting the evolution and organization of the Court (and its predecessor, the Superior Court of Law and Equity), the authors also assess the work of the Court within the larger context of the legal history of the South.

Arranged chronologically, this volume...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157233178X
• ISBN13: 9781572331785
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Univ Tennessee Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"