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View Entry 1931 A. L. Bowman v. Home Insurance Company of New York Decatur Insurance Disputes

Bowman had an insurance policy with the defendant for the loss by theft and fire of his automobile. The car was stolen but the insurance company refused to pay the claim.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2036 74 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 G. W. Greer Motor Company v. St. Paul Fire& Marine Insurance Company Blount Insurance Disputes

Vol 2 only. Building in which Plaintiff conducted its business (Burchfield Building, on north side of Main Street in Maryville, TN) destroyed by fire; insurance company refused to pay claim. 3 folders. 5 vols of transcripts. Vols 1 & 5 in Box 998. Vol 3 in ET2 under Kramer & Kramer v. Goddard. Vol 4 in ET 22a as Greer Motor Co. v. Insurance Companies, et al.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1339 709 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 George Fred Williams v. Northwestern National Life Insurance Company Hamilton Insurance Disputes

Williams applied for a $10,000 life insurance policy through defendant and sent a check for the premium of $141.30. The check was sent back by defendant who wanted plaintiff to send back policy. Issue with timing of Williams' health (he was healthy when he applied for policy but was sick when he sent in check and for next 6 months). Williams suing for defendant to restore or reissue said policy and for $600 in disability benefit as if policy had been in full effect. Exhibits include policy. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1349 328 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Jack P. McKissack, et al. v. National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA. Madison Insurance Claims and Policies

Addtl pltf: W. F. McKissack, brother. After the death of their parents, pltfs. had policy changed to their names through agent J. N. Tarbet. After their family home and outbuildings burned, dfnts. refused to pay out insurance claim without proof of ownership, said deed having burned in the fire. Ex mat: ins. policy, plat maps of: property, family house, smokehouse, and well house, telegrams, etc. In 5 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2107 879 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. T. Mann, et al. v. United States Fire Insurance Co., et al. Lauderdale Insurance Disputes

Addtl pltf: J. D. McLeod. Addtl dfnts: The New York Underwriters Ins. Co., The Westner Assurance Co., and The St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. The pltfs. owned and operated The Peoples Store in Ripley. On Aug. 31, 1927. The building, fixtures, and merch. were greatly damaged by fire. Pltfs. enacted their ins. policies, were denied, then accused by ins. companies of arson. McLeod was arrested, tried twice, and acquitted twice. Pltfs. say dfnts. still refuse to pay on policies. Oversize map in WT OV 7.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2050 417 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 John F. Ross v. The Commonwealth Insurance Company of New York Madison Insurance Disputes

The plaintiff's 1927 Model Big Six Chandler Sedan was destroyed by fire and he claimed that the defendant insurance company owes him $550 dollars.

 West Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2055 27 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 J. A. Taylor et al. v. Globe& Rutgers Fire Insurance Company Carter Insurance Disputes

Additional plaintiff: Lee F. Miller, trustee for Buladeen Supply Co. Miller had purchased merchandise from Buladeen Supply Co. and had issued 2 policies with the def. to protect himself from loss due to fire. Not due to any carelessness or negligence and when policies were in effect, his entire stock worth $2150 was lost to fire. His loss was considerably more than policies. Pla. Suing def. for not paying full amount of said policies. Exhibit is a Eberhard Faber rolling eraser with brush. 5 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1310 918 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Kramer & Kramer v. Goddard, et al. Blount Insurance Disputes

Missing p. 1-710; 1079-1675. 2 folders.

 East Range: 5 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 2 293 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 L. H. Phillips, et al v. The North River Insurance Company Madison Insurance Claims and Policies

The plaintiffs were seeking to reform a fire insurance policy issued by The North River Insurance Company. Other plaintiffs: Marge Phillips (wife of L.H. Phillips), H.D. Summer, and J.D. Hopper. 2 folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2065 269 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Lou Owens v. National Union Fire Insurance Company Hamilton Insurance Disputes

The plaintiff had a policy with the defendant for fire insurance on a certain automobile for$600, paying a monthly premium of $10.50. In 1930, the sedan was destroyed by a fire, causing a loss of $800. Per the policy, the defendant owes the plaintiff $534 that they refuse to pay. Suing for $1,000 for loss and damage by fire, fees, and 25% of the amount insured as penalty for a breach of the policy.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1314 197 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mrs. Nannie Bledsoe, et al. v. Inter-City Trucking Co., et al. Haywood Insurance Claims and Policies

Addtl pltf: Lucile Duemler. Addtl dfnts: The Fidelity & Casualty Co. of New York. Pltfs. brought action under the Workmen's Compensation Law of Tennessee. A. J. Bledsoe was killed under the employment of dfnt. and en route to work when he died. Attempting to avoid driving over downed powerlines in a storm, Bledsoe stepped of his truck to remove them and was instantly electrocuted. His mother and sister are pltfs., sought benefits over estranged wife, Rosolie Bushey, and sued for payment from dfnts.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2099 180 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mary L. Bingham v. Business Men's Assurance Company of America Hardin Insurance Claims and Policies

Pltf. sued to recover $1,000 on a life ins. policy with dfnt. Pltf's husband, Lytle B. Bingham, was a Cashier at the Hardin County Bank. On the night of Jan. 14., Lytle had his brother, Howard Bingham, remove all the cash on hand at the bank and deliver it to him. Lytle claimed business in Jackson, and left home around 9 p.m. On TN Hwy. 5/US 45 between Saltillo and Jackson, something happened, and Lytle was found burned in his car under mysterious circumstances. 2 folders. More in WT2150, 2112, 2151.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2113 213 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Maybelle Marlow Weaver v. Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co. Roane Insurance Disputes

Pla.. sued to have the insurance policy of Dillard Barnett paid to her as she is his beneficiary. Barnett took out the policy with the deft. in 1922. In 1923 he left TN for VA. Pla.. & his relatives have not heard from him since & cannot locate him. Pla.. has continued to pay the premiums on the policy. Deft. maintains that it has not paid because pla.. has failed to provide proof of Barnett's death. It is suggested that Barnett may have been ill with tuberculosis when he left TN.

 East Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1370 194 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 National Life& Accident Insurance Co. v. W. C. Henson Washington Insurance Claims and Policies

Court of Origin is the Law Court at Johnson City. Pla. in error was sued by the Def. in error who was seeking the payment of a policy due to him. Pla. in error argues that the paralysis suffered by the Def. in error is not covered by said policy. Pla. in error also notes that the Def. in error is now able to walk several miles at a time. Def. in error allegedly suffers from an illness called Jake Leg which is contracted after drinking an intoxicant known as Jamaica Ginger.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1325 119 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Pearl Watson Cooley v. The Volunteer State Life Insurance Company Hamilton Insurance Disputes

Cooley issued a life insurance policy for her husband, John Harvey Cooley for $10,000 with a provision that they would pay double the face amount of the policy ($20,000) to the beneficiary in the event of the accidental death of the insured. Cooley extended due date of premium through note, so she charged that the policy was in full effect at the time of her husband's death. Pla. Suing for $20,000. Exhibits include the insurance policy through the def.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1337 64 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 R. D. Davis v. Aetna Insurance Company Campbell Insurance Disputes

The defendant had an insurance policy with the defendant for $1,500 of coverage on his house, barn, and all of the property within. In 1926, the plaintiff's barn caught fire and it and all its contents were destroyed. From the proof of loss, the plaintiff claims that $500 should be secured on the barn, but the defendant refuses to settle with the plaintiff, even after several attempts. Plaintiff filed to recover the $500 covered by his policy.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1316 187 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Southern Surety Company of New York v. Eva Madison Shelby Insurance Disputes

Madison sued the Southern Surety Company for non-payment of a $1000 accident policy. Madison's husband, J. M. Madison, was shot and killed on September 24, 1929, by George White. She claimed the policy should cover accidental gun shot wounds. The insurance company claimed the shooting was intentional. George White and J. M. Madison are both described as "negro" in the case materials.

 West Range: 77 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 2060 228 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Tennessee-Carolina Mills v. Mrs. G. H. Mauk, admr. Of G.H. Mauk, dec. Sullivan Insurance Disputes

Pla. Was composed of A.J. Bachman, R.B. Bachman, and Mary Irwin. A.J. Bachman and defendant's deceased husband, G.H. Mauk, were once partners of said mill. Both applied for life insurance of $5000 with the Travellers' Insurance Co. of Hartford. Mauk sold his interest and his insurance policy to mill. A.J. Bachman gave policy to def. Mauk on condition that she would collect for benefit of partnership, but instead she refused to give the money over. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1301 309 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Viva Franklin Day v. Interstate Life & Accident Company Hamilton Insurance Disputes

Day sued the insurance company for $3500 due her on an insurance policy on the life of her husband, Ruby Houston Day. Her husband was killed by T. Earle Robertson who suddenly went insane and killed 4 people while they were working at J.W. Bell Milling Company. The insurance company refused to pay double indemnity, therefore Day sued.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1296 43 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 W. M. Higgins v. Franklin Fire Insurance Company Unicoi Insurance Disputes

Higgins sued the defendant to recover $3000 due him from insurance policy. His house was destroyed by fire and despite demanding payment of said losses from defendant, they refused to pay. Defendant cancelled said policy but because defendant failed to make payment within 60 days, the plaintiff believed he was entitled to recover a penalty not exceeding 25%. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1347 261 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 William Roberson v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company et al Hamilton Insurance Disputes

Additional defendant: First National Bank of Chattanooga. In 1919, the defendant delivered a life insurance policy to the plaintiff and his wife, Beula Roberson, who died shortly after. The plaintiff surrendered both policies to one Charles L. Lee, an agent of the defendant, who declined to pay the value of the policy upon the life of the plaintiff, stating that it had no cash value. He later learned the policy had a cash value of $145.09 from premiums. The bank later made a check, but it never came.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1344 231 Order A Copy