@article {6956, title = {Justice of the Peace Courts}, journal = {Smoky Mountain Historical Society Journal and Newsletter}, volume = {28}, year = {2002}, note = {Full text is available to members of the Smoky Mountain Historical Society.}, month = {summer}, pages = {11-12}, abstract = {Describes the system of justice when a walk to Sevierville took an entire day. Gives the origins of "Fighting Creek" and a "fence court." Written for a program developed by Pi Beta Phi Elementary School.}, keywords = {History, Mountain life -- Politics and government, Pioneers, Sevier County}, author = {Cardwell, Glenn} }