Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1931 Cora Tidwell v. Chattanooga Boiler & Tank Company Hamilton Workman's Compensation

Tidwell's husband, W. R. Tidwell, entered into contract with defendant and was sent to Ohio; he suffered an accident during work from which he died. He made $22.50 a week and Tidwell was sued for compensation of $6.75 a week for a period of 400 weeks.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1347 80 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Clyde Edward Hunt, by next friend Evans Hunt v. Blue Diamond Coal Company Claiborne Workman's Compensation

Clyde, a minor, sued Def. for compensation, alleging he was injured while loading coal in Def.'s coal mine in Eagan, TN, on border of Claiborne & Campbell Counties, but didn't file suit until 3 yrs after injury, so suit dismissed. SC affirmed: time limit for suing not extended for minors. Clyde's dad worked in mine with him.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1307 22 Order A Copy
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
View Entry 1931 Grace Bryant v. Tennessee Eastern Electric Co. Greene Workman's Compensation

Grace's husband, B.K. Bryant (an employee of def.), had travelled to mountains of North Carolina, 25 miles away, to talk to a man named McClure in order for him to sign a right of way giving the def. authority to construct a power line over and across McClure's property. While on said trip, he was found dead on the side of the highway from an injury to his head. Bryant suing for Workmen's Compensation for 30% of his weekly wage for a period of 400 weeks.

 East Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1320 65 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Lenoir Car Works v. Mrs. Ira L. Hill Loudon Workman's Compensation

Defendant's husband, Ira Hill was injured while working for the defendant and later died of his injuries. The defendant along with her son who is a minor, claim they were entitled to compensation under the Workman's Compensation Act of Tennessee. Exhibits include xrays and doctor's recommendation. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1356 170 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mrs. James Russell v. Marshall Construction Co.& Maryland Casualty Co. et al. Washington Workman's Compensation

Add. Def: J. Walter Marshall and J. A. Allison partners under the trade name Marshall Construction Co. Pla. was married to James Russell dec., a carpenter who worked for the Def. on the construction of an addition to the high school in Johnson City. During his work, James Russell fell from a height of 5 or feet and sustained traumatic injury. He died 3 months later as a result of the fall. Pla. is seeking to recover Workmen’s Compensation benefits. Casefile notes James Russell made about $5 per day.

 East Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1294 174 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Myrtle Elliott v. Exum Furniture Company Washington Workman's Compensation

Myrtle Elliott was the wife of Luther Elliott who worked for the defendant and accidently fell while on the job, hitting his head against a cast or iron pipe, and died. Luther's wage of $12 a week. Myrtle sued for Workmen's Compensation. Court ruled in favor of defendant; that Luther Elliott did not die as a result of an injury or accident from hitting a pipe but dropped dead from some natural cause. Therefore, Myrtle was not entitled to compensation.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1358 128 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mitchell Jones v. Knoxville Iron Company Knox Workman's Compensation

Jones was employed by the defendant and was working for the co. when he injured his left eye resulting in total and permanent loss of sight. His weekly wage was $23 and he received a judgment for $11.50 per week for 93 weeks. Jones now sued for 32 weeks compensation still due him ($368). Jones identified himself as colored. Opinion for case located in box ET 122. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1349 218 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Mrs. A. B. Chitwood v. Tennessee Railroad Company Scott Workman's Compensation

Plaintiff is the widow of A. B. Chitwood (dec'd), who was employed by the defendant. In 1930, her husband suffered an accident out of the course of his regular duties, resulting in his death. Plaintiff states the defendant is liable for funeral costs and support of her and their children through the Workmen's Compensation Act of Tennessee.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1350 148 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 N. A. Hammer v. H. G. Hill Company Inc. Hamblen Workman's Compensation

Hammer was a manager of the local branch of H.G. Hill Company store, a retail grocery business, located on Main Street in Morristown. A man named Red Graham attempted to steal merchandise, rob the cash drawer, and attempted to pass a forged check. Hammer followed him and in process of retrieving stolen merchandise, he was injured in the shoulder and right arm. Def. later discharged him due to his injury nor did they pay him for his injuries. Hammer suing for half his wages for 300 weeks. 2 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1336 175 Order A Copy
View Entry 1931 Ross Republic Marble Company v. R. R. Dowling Knox Workman's Compensation

Dowling had been employed by the defendant and operated a jack hammer drill. While he was working, a valve on the drill became stuck and when released, blew a large quantity of marble dust into his face and eyes, from which he lost sight in his left eye. Dowling suing for compensation for his injury under Workmen's Compensation.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1347 101 Order A Copy