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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 | 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 |