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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].
Tennessee Supreme Court Cases
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| View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| View Entry | 1929 | Connis Lynn v. The National Life & Accident Insurance Company of Tennessee | Shelby | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Connie Lynn sued to collect life insurance proceeds after the death of Lottie V. Lynn, wife of plaintiff. Lottie died September 24, 1928 and plaintiff claimed the defendant would not pay the benefit amount of $553.00. |
West | Range: 77 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 2007 | 159 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1929 | Geneva Hill v. National Life & Accident Insurance Co., Inc. | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
Dispute on life insurance policy for Gertrude Sanford, sister of plaintiff. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1135 | 27 | Order A Copy |
| View Entry | 1929 | Louis Kustoff v. The Stuyvesant Insurance Co. | Shelby | Insurance Disputes |
The only case document available is a petition for certiorari, including assignments of error, a brief, and an argument filed in protest of the judgment of the Court of Appeals. Plaintiff filed a claim on his fire insurance policy after his entire stock of merchandise was destroyed in a 1924 fire at his place of business, a store selling dry goods, clothing, and notions. |
West | Range: 80 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1136 | 18 | Order A Copy |