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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1934 | First National Bank of Athens v. J. K. Lakey | Knox | Petitions for Certiorari |
This case is on petition for a rehearing for a reversal on the grounds that material facts were overlooked. In the original suit J.K.Lakey Company claimed that the First National Bank held certain securities upon a portion of a debt owned to them. |
East | Range: 20 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1591 | 67 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1933 | Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. Harold Humphrey | Knox | Petitions for Certiorari |
In the original suit the plaintiff wished to recover accident disability benefits under the defendant's life insurance. In this case, the complainant wishes for the Supreme Court of Tennessee to review the decision of the lower court. Note: 3 folders |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1454 | 381 | Order A Copy |