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This case involves an appeal by Jim Cogdill Dodge Company (Defendant) from a judgment for alleged unpaid insurance premiums owed to Blazer Insurance Agency, Inc. (Plaintiff). The dispute arose after Cogdill canceled insurance policies, citing non-delivery of policy documents and unresolved issues with premium calculations. The trial court initially ruled in favor of Blazer, holding Cogdill liable at a 'short rate' for cancellation. On appeal, the court found Cogdill was justified in canceling the policies due to Blazer's failure to deliver them and Cogdill's lack of notice regarding the termination of Blazer's agent. The judgment was modified, establishing Cogdill's liability for premiums from March 6, 1987, through July 15, 1987, calculated at a regular pro rata rate instead of the 'short rate' basis.
Blazer Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Jim Cogdill Dodge Co. is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Tennessee. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Tennessee.
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This case involves an appeal by Jim Cogdill Dodge Company (Defendant) from a judgment for alleged unpaid insurance premiums owed to Blazer Insurance Agency, Inc. (Plaintiff). The dispute arose after Cogdill canceled insurance policies, citing non-delivery of policy documents and unresolved issues with premium calculations. The trial court initially ruled in favor of Blazer, holding Cogdill liable at a 'short rate' for cancellation. On appeal, the court found Cogdill was justified in canceling the policies due to Blazer's failure to deliver them and Cogdill's lack of notice regarding the termination of Blazer's agent. The judgment was modified, establishing Cogdill's liability for premiums from March 6, 1987, through July 15, 1987, calculated at a regular pro rata rate instead of the 'short rate' basis.
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