Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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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 1891 Fred Dolle v. The Germania Insurance Company of Memphis Tennessee, et al. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Additional defendant: the Vanderbilt Insurance Co. of Memphis, Tenn. Dolle was dealer, manufacturer of furniture and woodwork; destroyed in fire of Aug., 1888; failed to recover losses from insurance companies. Insured for $1,000. Includes fire insurance policy, The American Syndicate.

 West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 313 207 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 German Insurance Co. of New York v. Perry Vincent Madison Insurance Claims and Policies West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 326 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 John S. Miller v. American Mutual Accident Association Davidson Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff was cleaning a gun when it accidently discharged and shot through his wrist requiring a complete amputation of his arm between the elbow and wrist. The defendant, with whom the plaintiff held an insurance policy, has refused to make payment. The defendant claims the accident resulted from voluntary exposure to unnecessary danger and is therefore excluded from their coverage. Exhibit materials include the plaintiff's insurance policy contract.

 Middle Range: 36 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 922 35 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Lenoir Manufacturing Company, for use of Insurance Companies v. East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway Co. Knox Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff Insurance Companies: Knoxville Fire Insurance Co., East Tennessee Insurance Co., Island Home Insurance Co., Planters Fire & Marine Insurance Co., and too many other companies to list. The suit was brought on behalf of the Lenoir Manufacturing Company by the plaintiff insurance companies to recover amounts paid by them for the loss of personal property charged to have been burned by sparks from the defendant's engine as the result of the defendant's negligence.

 East Range: 19 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1796 316 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York v. R. R. Reno, et al. Davidson Insurance Claims and Policies

Marcus A. Reno died, R. Reno was made admr. Isabella Ray Reno was made executrix. Marcus had a life insurance policy for $6000. He had divorced Isabella and remarried, but Isabella remained in possession of the insurance policy. The benefits of the policy have not been recovered, and R. and his step mother wish to settle the matter of this policy and its benefits.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 871 60 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 R. D. P. White v. Knoxville Insurance Co. Giles Insurance Claims and Policies

Plaintiff was the owner of a 2 story brick building located on the north side of the public square in Pulaski, TN. Said building was insured against fire through the defendant. On October 26, 1889 said building was completely destroyed by fire. Plaintiff and the defendant entered into negotiations to determine the value of the loss. Plaintiff was unsatisfied with the appraisal and brought suit. The destroyed building was situated near an area referred to as "Coon Corner."

 Middle Range: 35 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 851 171 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 State v. F. L. Bellows Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

Cause of Action: Transacting Insurance Without Certificate.

 West Range: 83 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 320 12 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Sallie E. Jones et al. v. Mutual Reserve Fund Life Insurance Co. Shelby Insurance Claims and Policies

The case concerns payment of an insurance policy and hinges on the health of the deceased during the five years before his sudden death from meningitis. Co-complainants are the three minor children of Sallie E. Jones: Mable W. Jones, Annie B. Jones, and Thomas W. Jones. Folder contains several briefs.

 West Range: 82 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 566 204 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 Sun Mutual Insurance Co. v. Mrs. E. A. Johnson Davidson Insurance Claims and Policies

This is an application for a writ of certiorari forcing a retrial. The original suit was brought against the plaintiff in error for non-payment of an insurance policy. Plaintiff claims that during the original trial the issued insurance agent, James E. Caldwell, was unexpectedly called away from Nashville and by the time he returned, the trial was over and judgment was given in favor of the plaintiff. Exhibit material includes insurance policy contract.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 888 38 Order A Copy