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View Entry | Year | Case Name | County | Cause/Crime | Case Description | Division | Location | # Pages | Order |
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View Entry | 1932 | A. L. Ginn v. Forest Nursery Company | Warren | Injury and Damages |
Opinion only. Warren County case found in East TN boxes. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 83 | 7 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Bruce York v. Allemania Fire Ins. Co. of Pittsburgh | Shelby | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Plaintiff sued to recover $1,875 from non-payment of insurance claim by dfnt., including extra costs and interest. Exhibits: OV insurance policies, insured parcel receipt, etc. in WT OV 8. In multiple folders. |
West | Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2117 | 202 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Cosmopolitan Life Insurance Company v. Edward Cheeks | Hamilton | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Cheeks seeking to collect life insurance claim of $250 + 25% penalty on wife's policy. Wife, Lula Cheeks, died May 13, 1930. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1843 | 71 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Campbell Knitting Mills v. Mary Miller, by next friend | Campbell | Trespass and Damages |
Mary Miller Walker, formerly Mary Miller, was a minor at the time she worked at the hosiery mill/factory--in violation of state child labor laws. Mary claims that in 1925 another employee was driving her at high speed to a company picnic when she was thrown from the car. She also accused the driver of operating the vehicle while intoxicated. Suit was made by her next friend W. D. Miller |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1449 | 79 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Emma Melton v. The Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States | McMinn | Insurance Claims and Policies |
The plaintiff entered into a contract with the Athens Table and Manufacturing Co. to insure her son, Oran Melton, an employee of said co. Oran became sick with typhoid fever and died in July of 1930. The defendant refused to honor said contract saying Oran terminated his employment with the Athens Table Manufacturing Co., voiding his insurance policy. Exhibit material includes the insurance policy contract. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1360 | 46 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | H. B. Teuton v. Motor Service Co. of Jackson, et al. | Madison | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Addtl dfnts: H. H. Burnett and I. W. Henderson, as owners/operators of Motor Service Co., Commercial Credit Co., Globe & Rutgers Fire Ins. Co. of New York. Pltf. was on Denmark Road when he noticed smoke coming from under the dashboard, a fire soon consumed the vehicle, destroying it. Pltf. still had payments on the car, but sued to enforce insurance payment. |
West | Range: 77 Section: H Shelf: Box Number: 2112 | 80 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Interstate Life& Accident Company v. LaBell Potts | Hamilton | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Potts filed to recover $420 on the life of Dora Lane, who died June 8, 1932. Company claimed that Dora was not in good health at the time the policy was issued, supposedly on May 9. Interstate further claimed that the man who issued the policy, G. A. Kendrick, left the company on June 3 and went to collect from Mr. Lane later that day. Shenanigans on both sides continued. Exhibits include sample policy and policy collection receipt. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1449 | 120 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Industrial Life & Health Insurance v. John Henderson | Hamilton | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Defendant in error sued to recover payments from two life insurance policies taken out on his wife, Eula May Henderson dec. Said policies were worth $180 and $90. Eula Henderson died of nephritis on May 3rd of 1931 or 1932. From testimony given by her doctor, it appears that Eula was either pregnant at the time of her death or had recently given birth. Exhibit materials include insurance contracts, payment information, and a death certificate. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1444 | 84 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | J. W. Ford v. Cherokee Motor Coach Company & Natural Casualty Company | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
The plaintiff was employed by the Cherokee Motor Coach Co. working as a relief driver of a bus. He was riding on the top of the bus when he was caught under the chin by a low-hanging wire extending across the highway. The force hurled him from the top of the bus onto the pavement, resulting in great injury. He had a fractured skull and pelvis bone and injured back and spine from which he will never recover. The Natural Casualty Co. refuses to pay any insurance on the accident. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1363 | 173 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance v. John R. Mallonee | Washington | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Suit for $4400 and 25% penalty on a certificate or contract of insurance on account of permanent and total disability of plaintiff. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1424 | 220 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | J. A. Rutledge v. Home Insurance Company of New York | Hamilton | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Rutledge sued insurance company for debt due for insurance proceeds under policy 9817 for damages by theft to Rutledge's automobile, stolen from public garage & later wrecked. Witnesses: Euel W. Jones, J. R. Smith, Harrell. |
East | Range: 10 Section: A Shelf: Box Number: 1307 | 69 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Katie Patterson v. Independent Life Insurance Co. | Hamilton | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Patterson sued the plaintiff for $750, the sum the defendant owes the plaintiff on a insurance policy bought by Thomas H. Patterson, deceased. The proof of death claims that Patterson died of suicide from carbolic acid poisoning. Patterson had been injured a few weeks earlier at his job. Exhibits include 3 glass medicine bottles (Carbolic Acid and Haarlem Oil) and insurance policies. This case fills the entire box. |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1451 | 148 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Mitchell Jones v. Knoxville Iron Company | Knox | Injury and Damages |
Additional material in ET 1349. Opinion only. Case located in box ET 1349. |
East | Range: 5 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 122 | 6 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Mrs. P. M. Long v. The Globe & Rutgers Fire Insurance Co. | Decatur | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Long sued on behalf of herself and for use & benefit for the United Grocery Company and Pep Soda Room. Pltf. sued to recover $2,400 insurance payout after dfnt. refused to pay for damages following a fire. Ex. mat: letters, notes, sworn statements, OV insurance policy, etc. 3 folders. Oversize exhibits in WT OV 8. |
West | Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2121 | 493 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Mrs. Robert Scholze et al. v. Joseph L. Light et al. | Hamilton | Forcible Entry and Detainer |
Add. Pla: A. J. Scholze, George E. Scholze, Mrs. Annie Williams, Mrs. Sophie Long, and Mrs. Nelle S. Cole. Add. Def: Mrs. Winifred S. Light, wife of Joseph Light. Def. are accused of unlawfully taking possession of land belonging to the Pla. The lot in controversy is situated on the south side of Wauhatchie Pike and on the east side of Lookout Mountain. The Def. are owners of a business called Wayside Gardens. Case file includes photographs, tax documents and a land survey. |
East | Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1394 | 167 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Moore Coal Company v. J. H. Brown | Anderson | Injury and Damages |
Brown worked mining & loading coal for Moore Coal Co. Claims he was injured pushing fully loaded car 150-200 ft. up a steep grade. Claims injury was result of negligence by company to provide either equipment or enough men to move loaded cars. Seeking $10,000. |
East | Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1417 | 102 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Mrs. Cecil Crain v. Cincinnati, New Orleans,& Texas Railway Company | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Mrs. Cecil Crain, widow of E. L. Crain, dec. Injuries, wrongful death sustained by dec. E. L. Crain, incident of 4 Jan. 1931, on main line near Spring City in Rhea Co., TN. Widow seeks damages of $15,000. Minor Children of E. L. Crain, dec.: Clarence Crain, L. E. Crain, and J. B. Crain. Exhibit included: map of scene of accident. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1442 | 166 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | M. C. Christopher v. New Caryville Coal Company | Campbell | Injury and Damages |
Christopher sued on the basis that coal operator negligence resulted in his serious injury. While he was riding in a miner's "man car" to the bottom of the mountain, brakemen either carelessly lost control of the car or the brakes were already defective. Christopher sought damages for his permanent injuries. Continuation of case in box ET 1395. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1346 | 195 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Mrs. Lizzie B. Regan v. Margaret Bowder & Miss Myra Reagan v. Margaret Bowder | Monroe | Injury and Damages |
Myra Reagan is sued Hugh Calloway and Margaret Browder for $15,000 in injuries and damages as a result of a car accident. 2 folders. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1447 | 245 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Mabel Smith v. Washington Fidelity National Insurance Co. | Hamilton | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Smith is sued the defendant for money they had and received in premiums on two void insurance policies, issued to Walter Johnson. Smith was the beneficiary on both policies issued. Plaintiff has no insurable interest in the insured by relation. The defendant did not know the policies were void and therefore is a civil fraud on the plaintiff. She sued for $28.80. Exhibits includes receipts booklets, applications for life insurance and insurance policies. |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1452 | 273 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Nashville, Chattanooga& St. Louis Railway Company v. Elmer G. Johnson | Hamilton | Injury and Damages |
Johnson was riding in train. Locomotive did something to cause the cars to violently run into each other, throwing Johnson to the floor & knocking him unconscious. sued for $15,000. |
East | Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1417 | 110 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Nannie H. Taylor Riddle v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company | Sullivan | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Sarah "Nannie" H. Taylor Riddle worked for Kingsport Press making books. She was enrolled in her employer's group insurance policy and payments were subtracted monthly from her check. She became ill, with what witnessing doctors claimed to have been tuberculosis. This illness, according to Riddle caused permanent disability, & she filed for benefits which the insurance company turned down. |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1476 | 179 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Ottis Eisenhour, et al. v. A. R. Blazer | Cocke | Injury and Damages |
Ottis Eisenhour was accused of recklessly driving an automobile (owned by father Frank Eisenhour) and forcing Blazer off the road. Blazer sued to compensate for doctors' bills, lost work time, and hiring another car while his was being repaired. |
East | Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1407 | 139 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Paul C. Shipley v. Wellwood Silk Throwing Mills | Warren | Injury and Damages |
Opinion only. Warren County case found in East TN boxes. Additional Cause of Action: Workman's Compensation. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 83 | 8 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | R. G. Dun & Company v. Frank R. Whitzel | Hamilton | Contract Dispute and Damages |
Whitzel went to Chattanooga after being hired on probation as a canvasser. He came to like the city and wished to moved his family there from Kansas. He was then let go and sued. A complication arose after the jury announced its verdict in Whitzel's favor. Two jurymen, C. R. Buford and B. F. McGill, told the court that the decision had not been unanimous even though they were believed to have voted with the majority so they could go home. |
East | Range: 10 Section: F Shelf: Box Number: 1454 | 88 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Sarah Runlett, et al. v. The Endowment Association of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, Jurisdiction of Tennessee | Haywood | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Addtl pltfs: Eldridge Mann, Runlet & Mann as next friends of Frank Phillips Mann and Raymon Mann, minors. Suit over the insurance policy held by Anderson Davis in effect at the time of his death (Jan. 30, 1931). Housed in 2 folders. Ex. mat: Finance books, Mason Book of Constitution, Oversized endowment policy (WT OV 8) |
West | Range: 77 Section: J Shelf: Box Number: 2132 | 387 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Sun Underwriters Insurance co. v. A. M. Smith et al. | Sullivan | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Additional Defendant in error: B. S. Cox. Smith instituted this suit to recover $300 due to him because of the destruction by fire of an automobile upon which the plaintiff in error had issued to him a fire insurance policy. Case file includes the Sun Underwriters Insurance automobile policy purchased by A. M. Smith. Said policy notes that A. M. Smith is a furniture dealer and lives at 633 Ravine St. |
East | Range: 10 Section: E Shelf: Box Number: 1429 | 66 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | The Provident Life& Accident Insurance Co. v. Addie B. Parker | Hamilton | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Def. in error was an employee of the Richmond hosiery Mill of Rossville, Georgia. The Pla. in error issued a Master Group Life Insurance Policy to said employer. When she purchased said policy, the Def. was 61. Because of her advanced age, she asked the insurance agent if she would still be covered and he assured her that she would. The Def. proceeded to pay her premiums. When she became disabled, the Pla. refused payout. Case file includes a copy of said insurance policy and correspondence. |
East | Range: 10 Section: C Shelf: Box Number: 1376 | 64 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company v. Mrs. Minnie R. Booth | Davidson | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Opinion only. Davidson County case found in East TN boxes. |
East | Range: 5 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 83 | 9 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | William Blagg v. Missouri State Life Insurance Co., et al. | Carter | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Additional Defendant: John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. Plaintiff sues the defendants for $5,000. Plaintiff was an employee of the American Bamberg Corporation and the American Glanzstoff corporation when he became disabled resulting from infectious arthritis. Pla. claims said life insurance companies have failed to honor his policy. Defendants claim the insurance policies were not in force at the time of plaintiff's injury. Case file includes correspondence and x-rays of pla.'s wrists. |
East | Range: 10 Section: D Shelf: Box Number: 1404 | 104 | Order A Copy |
View Entry | 1932 | Yorkshire Insurance Company v. B. W. Costner | Cocke | Insurance Claims and Policies |
Costner had insurance policy on his 1929 Chrysler 75 Coupe. Car was being driven by Bob Shorter when it hit a patch of ice & skidded off road, hitting a tree. Insurance company refused to pay claim. |
East | Range: 10 Section: B Shelf: Box Number: 1346 | 118 | Order A Copy |