Tennessee Supreme Court Cases

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View Entry 1890 Georgia Home Insurance Co. v. C. A. Crunk Lincoln Insurance Disputes

Def. in error was the owner of a two story frame shingle roof home situated on the north side of Market Street in the town of Fayetteville, TN and insured against fire by the pla. in error. Said home was destroyed by fire on March 27, 1890. Def. now states pla. refuses to make payments. Pla. claims a tornado caused the initial damage which led to the fire and believes this releases them from liability. Also see "The London and Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. v. C. A. Crunk," located in MT 892.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 892 91 Order A Copy
View Entry 1889 J. C. Kelso v. The Equitable Fire Insurance Company of Nashville Lincoln Insurance Disputes

In 1885, the plaintiff held the legal title to a house and lot and purchased a policy in 1887 from another insurance company (not defendant) that insured the plaintiff against loss or damage by fire. In 1888, the plaintiff transferred his policy to the defendant, who added on certain conditions. Later that year, the plaintiff's house burned down by no fault of his own or by violating any conditions listed in his policy, as the defendant accuses and refused to cover the policy.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 776 90 Order A Copy
View Entry 1891 The London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. v. C. A. Crunk Lincoln Insurance Disputes

This case is related to "Georgia Home Insurance Co. v. C. A. Crunk" located in MT 892. It is unclear if the Lancashire Fire Insurance Co. is affiliated with the Georgia Home Insurance Co. or if the def. held two separate insurance policies. Def. claims his two story home situated on Market Street in Fayetteville, Tennessee was totally destroyed by fire and is seeking payment. Pla. claims much of the destruction and the eventual fire were caused by a tornado. Exhibit material includes building diagram.

 Middle Range: 35 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 892 127 Order A Copy
View Entry 1892 The Equitable Fire Insurance Co. v. J. E. Reese Lincoln Insurance Claims and Policies

Def. in error was the owner of a mercantile business selling dry goods, groceries, hardware, and produce, located in Charity, TN. The building which housed said business and the stock of goods inside were destroyed by fire on April 15, 1890. Def. claims said business was insured against fire by the pla. in error and complains that pla. has refused to honor the insurance contract. Def. is seeking payment. Reese also spelled, "Rees."

 Middle Range: 35 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 857 139 Order A Copy