Legal Opinion

United States v. Wescoat

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided April 13, 1931No. 3102PublishedCited by 17 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

PARKER, Circuit Judge.

This is an action on a war risk insurance policy to recover disability benefits. Plaintiff was discharged from the army May 26, 1919. Premiums paid on the policy continued it in force until August 31,1919. Plaintiff contends that he was then totally and permanently disabled within the meaning of the poliey, and that he has continued in that condition. There was a verdiet and judgment in his behalf, and the defendant has appealed.

It is not neeessary to review the evidence. While there was some conflict as to the extent of plaintiff’s disability, there can be no question…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. United States v. United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1915
  2. District of Columbia v. WoodburySupreme Court of the United States · 1890
  3. Carter v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1931
  4. Mississippi River Logging Co. v. RobsonCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1895
  5. Heike v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1911

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3Cited by17 opinions

  1. Archibald Lyles v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1958
  2. Joseph E. Thomas v. Ruth A. Martin HoganCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1962
  3. Sims v. Charlotte Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.Supreme Court of North Carolina · 1962
  4. Backun v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1940
  5. Long v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1932

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