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View Entry Year Case Name County Cause/Crime Case Description Division Location # Pages Order
View Entry 1911 A. P. Harrel v. Fidelity & Casualty Insurance Claims and Policies

Case file is incomplete; depositions only.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 67 270 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 American Automobile Insurance Co. v. Fern Jones Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Opinion only. County listed as Shelby but found in the East Tennessee boxes.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 81 4 Order A Copy
View Entry 1888 A. R. Weaks v. The German Insurance Company Madison Insurance Claims and Policies West Range: 83 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 411 34 Order A Copy
View Entry 1942 Albert A. Able v. Mutual Benefit Health& Accident Association Washington Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff is sued for full payment of claim on policy covering loss of right foot. Exhibits include photo static copy of insurance policy, insurance policies and documents, correspondences.

 East Range: 6 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 453 236 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 Arlington Insurance Company & Citizens Insurance Company v. M. M. Towle Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff claims the condition and use of the property insured is in violation of the warranty policy and refused to pay the policy.

 West Range: 82 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 586 124 Order A Copy
View Entry 1895 Alston Boyd, et al. v. E. C. Farnsworth, et al. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Additional plaintiffs: Lelia R. Boyd, Bessie Boyd, Harry Boyd, Lelia Boyd, Alston Boyd, Jr., Martha Boyd, Annie Douglas Robinson, Annie D. Robinson. Additional defendants: T. R. Farnsworth,

 West Range: 82 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 627 117 Order A Copy
View Entry 1939 Annie Burch, Beneficiary v. Lincoln Income Life Insurance Co. Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Exhibits: insurance form, policy certificate, release and settlement of death claim, death certificate. Complainant filed to recover the proceeds of an insurance policy on the life of her brother, Calvin Browner, dec.

 East Range: 7 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 566 203 Order A Copy
View Entry 1899 A. T. McLendon v. The Sovereign Camp of the Woodmen of the World,& the Woodmen of the World Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Exhibits include insurance policy information.

 West Range: 81 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 792 63 Order A Copy
View Entry 1902 Annie Goodwin Steele v. Endowment Rank Knights of Pythias Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff claimed that defendant owed her $4000 on a "certificate of benefits" after the death of her husband, J. K. Steele.

 West Range: 81 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 828 217 Order A Copy
View Entry 1903 Annie Wheeler Jones v. Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Additional case names included on cover page are: Annie Wheeler Jones v. Aetna Life Insurance Company (11954) and Annie Wheeler Jones v. Aetna Life Insurance Company (11955). Defendant is widow of Melvin G. Jones.

 West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 881 338 Order A Copy
View Entry 1904 Arthur Bell v. State Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies West Range: 81 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 882 97 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 American National Insurance Co. v. Cora Lee Widby Knox Insurance Claims and Policies East Range: 8 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 892 460 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Alice M. Umstattd v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Sullivan Insurance Claims and Policies

Includes insurance policy contract.

 East Range: 8 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 947 373 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 A. L. Shipley v. American Central Insurance Company Washington Insurance Claims and Policies

Case in 4 folders.

 East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1050 630 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Aetna Life Insurance Company v. Clara Mournan, admr. of William Mournan, dec. Knox Insurance Claims and Policies East Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1059 147 Order A Copy
View Entry 1919 Anna M. Draughon v. New York Life Insurance Co. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Deceased: husband J. H. Draughon; borrowed money from policy and did not repay before death; company sent letter to Mr. Draughon after death saying his policy had lapsed due to non-payment; Mrs. Draughon seeking to retain rights to policy Ex A: copy of policy

 West Range: 79 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1568 116 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 All States Life Insurance Company v. Irene Cook Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Defendant in error, wife of Moss Cook dec, aka Boss, alleges that the plaintiff in error has refused to pay the amount due under a life insurance policy held in her husband’s name. Said policy was taken out through Moss's employer, the United States Pipe and Foundry Company. Moss became permanently disabled and died in 1933 from bronchial issues. Exhibit material includes correspondence and insurance policy certificate and information.

 East Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1501 136 Order A Copy
View Entry 1925 A. R. Bell, admr. for Estate of Minnie Owens v. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Madison Insurance Claims and Policies

Bell sued to collect life insurance proceeds in the amount of $500. Minnie Owens died Feb. 5, 1924. The insurance company claimed they had already paid out proceeds to her husband, Robert Lee.

 West Range: 77 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1920 57 Order A Copy
View Entry 1927 Annie Mai Flack Barker v. Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Co. Crockett Insurance Claims and Policies

Pltfs husband, Joseph Walter Barker, died Nov. 8, 1926. His insurance was supposed to be paid out on proof of death, which pltf supplied. Ins. Co refused to payout policy.

 West Range: 77 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1899 70 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 Annie B. Smith v. American National Insurance Company Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Smith took out a life insurance policy on her husband Lawrence for $500. The insurance company claims that due to his physical state at the time of filing, that payment on the policy cannot be made, that he was ill when the policy was taken out, and therefore uninsurable. Mr. Smith suffered from ulcers, a perforation of the stomach, and other digestive problems.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1557 448 Order A Copy
View Entry 1921 A. E. Horn v. National Ben Franklin Fire Insurance Company Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

The insured (complainant) seeks a recovery of the defendant, (insurer), upon a policy of insurance covering complainant's automobile insured against fire and theft. There is a prayer of reformation of the ins. contract, upon gruunds of mutual mistake. Exhibits: note regarding locking device on automobile,automobile policy for A. E. Horn, correspondence, insured parcel notice, sworn statement to the National Ben Franklin Fire Ins. Co., letter regarding claim for loss for A. E. Horn, etc.

 West Range: 78 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 1831 365 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 A. B. Hart, et al. v. Franklin Fire Insurance Co. Lauderdale Insurance Claims and Policies

Addtl pltf: Lillian Hart. A tenant house owned by pltfs. near Halls, TN burned on Jan. 17, 1929. Despite having a valid and up-to-date policy, dfnts. refused to pay out insurance claim. Ex. mat: ins. policies, return receipts, telegrams, letters, etc.

 West Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2112 56 Order A Copy
View Entry 1890 Arlington Insurance Co. v. M. H. Caldwell Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies West Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 510 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1894 A. H. Stratmann v. Germania Insurance Company, et al. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Additional Defendant: The Home Insurance Company

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 575 532 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 American Accident Company v. Virginia Norment Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Case in 2 folders. William T. Norment (husband of Virginia) had $10,000 life insurance policy with company. Company refused to pay out benefit after his death. Norment sued to obtain $10,000 benefit & for an additional $10,000 in damages.

 East Range: 19 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1772 396 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Agnes M. Graw v. The Travelers Protective Association Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Complainant was the beneficiary of her husband, William K. Graw, deceased. Exhibits: constitution and by-laws of Travelers, policy certificate, correspondence, claimant's statement.

 East Range: 7 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 718 77 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Alice Murray v. National Life & Accident Insurance Company Washington Insurance Claims and Policies East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 782 104 Order A Copy
View Entry 1944 American National Insurance Company v. Lula McFetridge Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Carrick McFetridge, Lula's husband, had a life insurance policy for $430. When he died in1944, the insurance company claimed that there had been a mistake on the policy: that it should have been written for $230. Because Lula & Carrick were illiterate, the insurance company faulted them for not noticing that a policy on a 48-year-old man could not be written for more than $230. (2 copies of case)

 East Range: 8 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 797 36 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Artie Cook (col) v. Interstate Life & Accident Company Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff sought to recover $190.28 in premiums paid to defendant company on the basis of being mislead to sign up as beneficiary of John Stewart (col). However, plaintiff discovered that she was unable to collect on policy o insured since she had no insurable interest in the life of John Stewart. Plaintiff filed suit seeking to recover premiums paid. See also box 1562. Exhibit: Policy, policy holder's receipt book, application for insurance policy

 East Range: 8 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 904 130 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 All States Life Insurance Company v. Essie Spears Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Insurance claim on the policy of Sidney Brown.

 East Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1001 51 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 All States Life Insurance Company v. Clarence Skelton Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Defendant wished to recover money owed him because of the disabling injuries he received while working at the U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. Policies included.

 East Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1002 151 Order A Copy
View Entry 1937 American Trust & Banking Company, etc. v. Elizabeth Balfour Lessly, et al. Hamilton Insurance Claims and Policies

Supplemental brief for petitioners only. Argument over the definition of "life insurance."

 East Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1036 9 Order A Copy
View Entry 1911 Aaron Caldwell v. Virginia Fire & Marine Insurance Company Lake Insurance Claims and Policies

The plaintiff attempted to recover $1,500 from the defendant for breach of contract. Printed brief included.

 West Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1231 138 Order A Copy
View Entry 1918 Arthur N. Seessel v. New Amsterdam Casuality Company Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Complainant asking for $5466.90 in compensation under insurance policy guidelines. Exhibit to Deposition of Arthur N. Seessel is an oversized policy warrants and conditions document located in WT Oversize Box 2.

 West Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1530 134 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Annie G. Hyder et al.v. R. B. Hyder et al Washington Insurance Claims and Policies

Additional plaintiffs and defendants listed in file. Issue of two contracts or policies of insurance on the life of R. Bennick Hyder (dec'd) by the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Includes consolidated cases of defendants trying to sell certain property owned by the deceased and bequeathed in the will.

 East Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1345 659 Order A Copy
View Entry 1934 A. G. Brown v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Bradley Insurance Claims and Policies

Pla. worked as an agent and district manager for the def. and was covered under an insurance policy issued by said employer. Pla. claims that when he became ill and unable to work the def. refused to pay his disability benefits under his insurance plan. Pla. further alleges that the def. fired him after he refused a new position because of his health concerns. Exhibit materials include insurance coverage information, correspondence, telegrams and accounting information. 3 folders.

 East Range: 10 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1497 879 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 American Insurance Company v. Cora Lee Widby Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Widby sued American Insurance for $1250.00 plus interest. Widby was the widow of Basil T. Widby, dec. who was killed in an accident with a Mack truck. American Insurance claims that the life insurance policy issued to Widby was in fact issued after he was killed rather than before. Therefore, American Insurance decided that Widby was not due payment.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1556 347 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 Alexander Brandau Jr. et al. v. United Mutual Life Ins. Co. et al Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Add pla: Lanier Brandau. Add def: Elizabeth Sneed. Joseph W. Sneed dec. was the uncle of the plaintiffs and brother of the def. Plaintiffs claim Joseph maintained an insurance policy that listed them as beneficiaries. Plaintiffs complain that upon Joseph's death, Elizabeth Sneed contacted the insurance co. to withhold payment. Said company notes that Joseph had attempted to remove his nephews from the policy but did not provide the correct paperwork. Exhibit materials include insurance documents.

 East Range: 10 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1552 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1932 Bruce York v. Allemania Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff sued to recover $1,875 from non-payment of insurance claim by dfnt., including extra costs and interest. Exhibits: OV insurance policies, insured parcel receipt, etc. in WT OV 8. In multiple folders.

 West Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2117 202 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 Butternut Lumber Co. v. Knoxville Fire Insurance Co., Island Home Insurance Co., and East Tennessee Insurance Co. Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

The plaintiff sued the defendants insurance companies for failure to pay out according to their policies following a fire. Exhibit is the fire insurance policy that Knoxville Fire Insurance Co. issued to the Butternut Lumber Co. for $1250 in coverage dated for Nov. 5, 1886

 East Range: 19 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1834 326 Order A Copy
View Entry 1934 Ben J. Guy v. Aetna Life Insurance Company Carter Insurance Claims and Policies

Guy sought to recover $1,000.00 on a group policy with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company of Akron, OH. Exhibits: policy certificate, physical examination evaluation, permanent disability notice, correspondence, certificate of insurance.

 East Range: 7 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 750 165 Order A Copy
View Entry 1917 Bettie Taylor& George Taylor v. the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies West Range: 80 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1123 0 Order A Copy
View Entry 1911 Bertha Ripman Cherry v. Chicago Life Insurance Company, et al. Chester Insurance Claims and Policies

Recovery of life insurance policy issued for Rufus M. Cherry, dec., husband of the complainant, for the sum of $1,250.00. Exhibits include insurance policies for deceased.

 West Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1292 94 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Bessie Russell v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Haywood Insurance Claims and Policies

The plaintiff is the widow of Sam Russell. She wishes to recover a thousand dollars from the policy which she charges was issued on a written application. This application was sent in by the local agent to the Home Office. The defendant claims the policy was denied because of a discrepancy as to the date of his birth.

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1385 160 Order A Copy
View Entry 1930 Banks Grocery Co. v. Indemnity Insurance Co. of North America Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Pltf. carried a "mercantile safe burglary" insurance policy with the dfnt. After pltf. was burgled, dfnt. refused to issue payment

 West Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2024 131 Order A Copy
View Entry 1945 Bessie V. Stewart Wirtz v. United States Fidelity& Guaranty Company Sullivan Insurance Claims and Policies East Range: 6 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 238 76 Order A Copy
View Entry 1933 Beatrice Bell v. Atlanta Fire Ins. Co. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Pltf. was in possession of two life ins. policies on her sister, Lucy Bell. Lucy passed while these policies were in effect, but dfnt. refused to pay out on policies. Ex. mat: OV policy, notes, letters, pmt. Book, revival application(s), etc. Oversize insurance policy for Lucy Bell in WT OV 8.

 West Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2127 97 Order A Copy
View Entry 1935 Bertha McLaughlin v. John Hancock Insurance Co. Washington Insurance Claims and Policies

This case originated in the law court of Washington Co. Bertha McLaughlin brought suit against the insurance co. over a policy issued to her while she was an employee of American Bemberg and American Glanzstoff Corporation. Insurance Papers, pay roll stubs, etc. included.

 East Range: 8 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 876 151 Order A Copy
View Entry 1915 Blas Turk v. Grand Fraternity Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

The plaintiff sued the defendant, a life insurance company, for $3,000 owed to the plaintiff on a certain policy of insurance.

 West Range: 79 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1410 20 Order A Copy
View Entry 1948 Charles Couch v. The Equitable Life Insurance Society of the United States Polk Insurance Claims and Policies

Case includes disability claims.

 East Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 63 226 Order A Copy

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