United States v. Riggins

WILBUR, Circuit Judge.

This is an action brought upon a reinstated term war risk insurance policy for the sum of $5,000 by the guardian of a World War veteran who has become totally and permanently disabled by reason of insanity. The original policy lapsed for nonpayment of premium in 1921. The application for reinsurance was executed on June 30,1927. In connection with his application for reinstatement the applicant stated in effect that he had not had syphilis. This statement was untrue, and it was known by the veteran to be untrue. The trial court was of opinion, however, that, inasmuch as…