American Investors Life Insurance v. TCB Transportation, Inc.

David Newbern, Justice.

The issue in this appeal is whether a Chancellor who has determined the Chancery Court lacks jurisdiction of a suit begun there may enjoin the parties to retain the status quo until the merits of the case are decided in a Circuit Court. We hold a Chancellor has the authority to do so if it appears that the remedy at law might otherwise be inadequate.

American Investors Life Insurance Company (American Investors), the appellant, provided health insurance to employees of appellee TCB Transportation, Inc. (TCB). Premiums were paid by individual employees through…