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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 | 1912 | Dan Cotton, admr. v. Volunteer State Life Insurance Company | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies |
The plaintiff was the administrator of the estate of Sherrod Segraves, dec., who had a policy with the defendant which entitled him to certain premiums. |
West | Range: 80 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 1304 | 232 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1922 | Frank Fumbanks, et al. v. Columbia National Fire Insurance Company | Dyer | Insurance Disputes |
Additional plaintiffs: W. H. Ward, all residents of Dyer County. Fumbanks owned a house and lot in Dyersburg that was insured by Columbia National. On September 9, 1921, the house was destroyed by fire. The house was worth $1500 and the personal property in the huse was worth $750. The insurance dd not pay for the loss. |
West | Range: 78 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1702 | 171 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1897 | Herman Brothers, Lindauer & Co., et al. v. Katz Brothers, et al. | Dyer | Insurance Disputes |
Supplemental brief on behalf of insurance companies. "willful burning." Liability on the policies denied. Suicide by burning? |
West | Range: 82 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 513 | 3 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1909 | Homer W. Johnson et al. v. Georgia Home Insurance Company | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Additional plaintiffs: H. H. Johnson; J. D. Klyce; W. O. Christie, administrator of R. E. Johnson, deceased; J. W. Johnson for the use and benefit of H. H. Johnson, T. B. Finney, Mrs. Celia Finney. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 942 | 350 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1907 | J. H. Du Bose, admr. of James Swearengen, dec., et al. v. United States Fire Insurance Company | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Other plaintiffs: Bonicord Gin Company. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 965 | 280 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1929 | J. E. Aker v. Mutual Protective Association of Gibson County et al. | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Additional Defendants: J. W. Dickson, G. R. Dickson, Members of the Board of Directors of the Mutual Protective Association, and C. A. Harrison. W. W. Ezell took a policy out on his uncle, J. E. Aker for $611. Aker paid the initial premium and then died a month later. Defendants refused to pay out for the policy. |
West | Range: 77 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1941 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1903 | L. M. Mitchell, admr. Of J. M. Mitchell, dec. v. The Mutual Life Insurance Co. of New York | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies | West | Range: 81 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 865 | 198 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1917 | Pittsburgh Life& Trust Co. v J. M. Campbell | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies | West | Range: 79 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1482 | 282 | Order A Copy | |
View Entry | 1916 | Volunteer State Life Insurance Co. v. Sallie J. Stillwell | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiff was disputing that the deceased died while committing an unlawful act. |
West | Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1478 | 508 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1908 | Will Forshee v. American Fire Insurance Co. et al. | Dyer | Insurance Disputes |
Insurance dispute over damage caused by fire. Additional defendants: Commercial Union Assurance Company. 2 folders. |
West | Range: 81 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 952 | 192 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1930 | Will Heathcott N. F., et al. v. Life and Casualty Company, et al. | Dyer | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Pltf. sued in his own right and as the Next Friend of Cuba Heathcott, his minor daughter. Addtl dfnts: A. M. Burton, President of Life & Casualty Ins. Co; and H. B. Folk, Secretary & Treasurer of said company. Pltfs. were the beneficiaries of a policy issued to Lelon Nunley by the dfnt. co. on Nov. 5, 1928. Nunley was drowned following an automobile accident near the spillway of Reelfoot Lake, which fits for policy payment, however dfnt. refused to pay the pltfs. Exhibit in WT OV 7. 3 folders. |
West | Range: 77 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 2052 | 500 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1917 | William A. Lewis v. Provident Life& Accident Insurance Company | Dyer | Insurance Disputes |
Civil action of debt due by benefits promised the plaintiff under the terms, conditions and obligations of his insurance policy issued to him by the defendant. Judgment granted for the plaintiff in the sum of $57.50. |
West | Range: 79 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1540 | 64 | Order A Copy |