Tri-State Thermo King, Inc. v. Depositors Insurance Company

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee entered judgment appointing Judge Robert “Butch” Childers as the appraisal umpire in an insurance dispute between Tri-State Thermo King, Inc. and Depositors Insurance Company. The court retained jurisdiction to enforce any appraisal award if necessary.

Holdings

1. Judge Robert “Butch” Childers shall serve as the appraisal umpire.
2. The court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce the appraisal award, if necessary.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the court should appoint Judge Robert “Butch” Childers as the neutral appraisal umpire.
2. Whether the court should retain jurisdiction to enforce the appraisal award if necessary.

Disposition

other