Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-21-114

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.

The insurance contracts of all such companies shall be made to conform to this chapter, and shall consist of the policy proper; the constitution and bylaws of the company, which must be attached to or printed on the policy; all endorsements made on or attached to the policy; the parts of the application as are attached to or incorporated in the insurance contract; and any premium note, or other policy obligation given by the insured, all of which shall be binding on the insured as long as the insured remains a member of or policyholder in the company.