Tennessee § 56-20-102 - Policy provisions.
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§ 56-20-102. Policy provisions.
The directors of every corporation subject to this chapter shall issue policies of insurance, signed by its president and secretary, agreeing in the name of the corporation to pay all damages, not exceeding the amount insured, which shall not be more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) on any one (1) risk, done to dwelling houses, barns and their contents, and other property not more hazardous and buildings not more hazardous, in cities or villages, and their contents, during the time mentioned in the policy. Every policy issued shall have attached to it a printed copy of the bylaws and regulations of the corporation. Acts 1895, ch. 220, § 3; Shan., § 3356; Code 1932, § 6238; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 56-1902. Collateral References. Insured's right to recover from insurer prejudgment interest on amount of fire loss. 5 A.L.R.4th 126. Liability of insurer for prejudgment interest in excess of policy limits for covered loss. 23 A.L.R.5th 75.
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