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The files located in the Tennessee Supreme Court Cases represent an especially valuable resource for historical and genealogical research at the Tennessee State Library and Archives [TSLA].
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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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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 | 1937 | Dr. H. E. Christenberry v. American Indemnity Company | Knox | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Christenberry was in a car wreck, he claims he was covered, American Indemnity claims he wasn't |
East | Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1036 | 59 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1937 | E. J. Peters, et al. v. The Home Insurance Co., et al. | Claiborne | Insurance Claims and Policies |
This case deals with a dispute over an insurance claim concerning the loss of a house in a tornado. |
East | Range: 9 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1109 | 128 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1937 | H. C. Maloney v. Farmers Mutual Fire Ins Co of Tennessee for County of Greene | Greene | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Maloney, field man for Equitable Life Assurance Socy of NY, had insurance policy w/Defendant, under which he filed claim for loss of barn, silo, crib & farm equipment by fire. Defendant claimed no coverage because Maloney's policy had lapsed before fire. Page count includes exhibits: insurance assessment cards & insurance documents. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 9 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1280 | 454 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1937 | New Orleans Farris v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. | Sullivan | Insurance Claims and Policies |
The plaintiff was the wife of Olin D. Farris, dec., who was insured by the defendant. The plaintiff and her husband were African-Americans. |
East | Range: 9 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1052 | 135 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1937 | Retta N. Cox v. Reliance Life Insurance Company of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania | Sevier | Insurance Claims and Policies | East | Range: 8 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 936 | 221 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1937 | Raymond Bowers v. Springfield Fire& Marine Insurance Co. | Monroe | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Dispute over the total loss of plaintiff's home in Mt. Vernon, Tenn. Bowers further claimed that a company agent deceived him into signing a document calling for payment of half the policy value. Springfield [Mass.] Ins. Co. policy sold through Sweetwater Realty Co. Real picture postcard of the bungalow-style house that was destroyed. Several original policies included; also a deed of trust to Bowers and wife, Ada Maye. |
East | Range: 8 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1016 | 218 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1937 | Samuel P. Thrower v. Provident Life& Accident Insurance Co. | Knox | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Dispute over insurance payment for an accident sustained by the defendant who worked for the Southern Railroad Company. Insurance policies and correspondence. |
East | Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1006 | 223 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1937 | Will H. Fillmore, Jr. et al. v. Sun Insurance Office | Roane | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Additional Plaintiff: Elizabeth Fillmore (wife). Dispute was over a dwelling, destroyed by fire, supposedly insured by the defendant. |
East | Range: 8 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1006 | 93 | Order A Copy |