Laue v. Grand Fraternity
Tennessee Supreme Court
FROM SHELBY. Appeal from the Circuit Court of Shelby County to the Court of Civil Appeals, and by certiorari from the Court of Civil Appeals to the Supreme Court.— A. B. Pittman, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Buchanan
*238This suit is on a contract of insurance. It is not disputed that such a contract was made, nor is it denied that it was breached. But the much debated, and very debatable, question is: At whose door must the breach be laid, and who must suffer its consequences? The ease is pending on certiorari} drawing’ in question the action of the court of civil appeals by which a judgment recovered by Clara Laue against the Fraternity for $1,195 and costs of suit was reversed, and her suit dismissed. The terms of the contract are not in dispute. They are established by certain provisions of the…
2Cases cited18 opinions
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- National Bank v. Insurance Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1878
- Baxter v. . McDonnellNew York Court of Appeals · 1898
- Day v. Connecticut General Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1878
- Connecticut Fire Insurance v. JearyNebraska Supreme Court · 1900
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- Murdock Acceptance Corporation v. JonesCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1961
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