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TALLENT v. TENNESSEE FARMERS MUT. INS.

785 S.W.2d 339 (1990)

Wilma TALLENT, Plaintiff-Appellee, v. TENNESSEE FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant-Appellant.

Supreme Court of Tennessee, at Knoxville.

February 20, 1990.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

David R. Swafford, Pikeville, for defendant-appellant.

William G. McPheeters, McPheeters Law Office, Dayton, for plaintiff-appellee.

OPINION

HARBISON, Justice.

This case presents the issue of whether the tender of a worthless check for an insurance renewal premium constitutes payment so as to keep the policy of insurance in force. Under the circumstances of this case we hold that the dishonored check did not constitute payment and was not effective to renew the coverage.

There is no dispute as to the material facts. Following a bench trial, the chancellor allowed recovery upon...

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