Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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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 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 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 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