Strauss v. United States

FRANK, Circuit Judge.

The only issue is whether the court below correctly concluded that the defendant did not stand in loco parentis to the insured. It is-clear that the insured thought she did, and that he wished her to receive the proceeds of the policy, but this is not decisive of the question. The National Insurance Act, 38 U.S.C.A. § 802(g) provides that “the insurance shall be payable only to a widow, widower, child * * * parent * * * brother or sister of the insured. The insured shall have the right to designate the beneficiary or beneficiaries of the insurance, but only within the…