1884 Criminal Court Minutes
Compiled in August 1993 and submitted by Jacquelyn Cox Otts
Note: The Criminal Court Minutes, 1877-84 are included in the same book as the County Court
Minutes 1838-50. The information entered in the book is limited. Below is information on some
of the cases recorded.
FEBRUARY 4, 1884
The State vs Fayette Kersh - p. 364
Defendant entered a plea of guilty and was fined $1.00 and costs.
APRIL 7, 1884
The State vs Thomas Lightsey - Temporary Use of Animal - p. 365
Thos J. Smitherman, prosecutor for the State. Defendant demanded a trial by jury. Bond was set
at $100.
The State vs Thomas Lightsey - Temporary Use of Animal - p. 365
Thos J. Smitherman, prosecutor for the State. Defendant demanded a trial by jury. Bond was set
at $100.
The State vs Abe Griffin - Burglary - p. 365
Case continued.
AUGUST 4, 1884
The State vs Pricilla Davis - p. 366
Thomas J. Smitherman, prosecutor for the State. Defendant appealed for a trial by jury. Bond
set at $100.
The State vs Rufus Doyle - p. 366
T. J. Smitherman, prosecutor for the State. Defendant appealed for a trial by jury. Bond set
at $100.
The State vs Wm. Henry Phillips - p. 366-367
After hearing the evidence the Court was satisfied that the defendant was innocent and he
was discharged.
The State vs William Henry Phillips - Assault and Battery With a Weapon - p. 367
