Aymette v. State
Tennessee Supreme Court
21 Tenn. 154 (1840)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
William Aymette (defendant) searched a hotel for a man whom he apparently intended to kill. While doing so, Aymette occasionally revealed a Bowie knife that he had concealed under his vest. Aymette was convicted in the circuit court of violating a Tennessee law that forbade the concealed carry of Bowie knives and similar weapons. Aymette appealed to the Tennessee Supreme Court, arguing that the law conflicted with a provision of the Tennessee constitution guaranteeing the right of all free white men to keep and bear arms for their common defense.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Green, J.)
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