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📜 Antique 1893 Tennessee Supreme Court Writ | Original Nashville Legal Document

📜 Antique 1893 Tennessee Supreme Court Writ | Original Nashville Legal Document

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📜 A Working Document of 19th‑Century Justice

This original 1893 Tennessee Supreme Court writ is a surviving example of how justice was formally carried out in late‑19th‑century Tennessee. Issued in Nashville, the document records the enforcement of a court judgment through the seizure of goods and property.

⚖️ Supreme Court Authority

Signed by A. V. Goodpasture, Clerk of the Tennessee Supreme Court, the writ reflects the official language and structure used by the state’s highest court. These documents were not ceremonial — they were folded, carried, and acted upon by sheriffs across county lines.

🧭 Cross‑County Legal Procedure

The writ references coordination between the Supreme Court and the Chancery Court of DeKalb County, illustrating how judgments were enforced beyond the courtroom. Named individuals, itemized costs, and procedural language provide a clear snapshot of how law and finance intersected in everyday life.

🕰️ Post‑Reconstruction Tennessee

Created during the post‑Reconstruction era, this document reflects a period when courts played a central role in restoring economic order. Legal paperwork like this shaped real outcomes for families, businesses, and communities.

📏 Dimensions

  • Approximately 14 inches x 8.5 inches (open)

🧱 Condition

  • Original folds present
  • Ink signatures legible
  • No tears or repairs

📦 What’s Included

  • One original 1893 Tennessee Supreme Court writ

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