SCHLEIF v. HARDWARE DEALER'S MUTUAL FIRE INS. CO.


404 S.W.2d 490 (1966)

Edward R. SCHLEIF, Plaintiff in Error, v. HARDWARE DEALER'S MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant in Error. Addie R. SCHLEIF, Plaintiff in Error, v. HARDWARE DEALER'S MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant in Error.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

June 8, 1966.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William R. Weeks, II, Chattanooga, Wagner, Weeks & Nelson, Chattanooga, of counsel, for plaintiff in error.

Harry Weill, Chattanooga, Roberts, Weill & Ellis, Chattanooga, of counsel, for defendant in error.


OPINION

WHITE, Justice.

This case presents for determination a procedural dispute under the Uninsured Motorist Coverage of an automobile insurance policy. The question is whether the tort action statute of limitations of one year or the contract action statute of limitations of six years applies in a suit by the insured against his insuror for injuries suffered in an accident with an uninsured hit-and-run motorist.

The question is before this Court...

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