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Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1909 | Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. v. Mary A. Hatch, admr. of Claus Hatch | Madison | Insurance Claims and Policies |
The defendant was the mother of the deceased, who had an insurance policy with the plaintiff. |
West | Range: 80 Section: G Shelf: Box Number: 1217 | 258 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1909 | Sam Watkins & Sadie Watkins v. National Life & Accident Insurance Company | Madison | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiffs are sued for a debt for a claim under $1,000. Verdict went to the plaintiffs for $20 plus court costs. |
West | Range: 79 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1467 | 48 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1909 | William Cowan v. General Accidental Insurance Co. | Madison | Insurance Disputes |
Plaintiff is sued his insurance company for sickness benefits; defendant says application was not made in time. |
West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1171 | 60 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1909 | W. H. Sanders v. Great Eastern Casualty & Indemnity Co. | Madison | Insurance Disputes |
Plaintiff was seeking to recover for 45 days for total disability and 60 days for partial disability. Defendant claims plaintiff obtained policy fraudulently, misstating his age and income and concealing the fact that he carried other insurance. |
West | Range: 80 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1171 | 84 | Order A Copy |