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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 |
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| View Entry | 1931 | East Tennessee Light& Power Company v. Nora Hawk | Sullivan | Workman's Compensation |
Nora was the widow of Vince Hawk, an employee of the East TN Light and Power Co. who dug ditches at $18 per week. While at work on July 2, Vince became overheated and overworked, which caused him to be stricken with apoplexy and died the next day. Plaintiff suing for Workmen's Compensation for herself and their 18 month old child. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1326 | 105 | Order A Copy |