Ruth W. Martin v. United States

MAJOR, Circuit Judge.

This appeal is from a judgment of the district court in favor of plaintiff, in an action to recover the proceeds of a National Service Life Insurance policy issued on the life of Lowell Franklin Martin (hereinafter called the veteran). Plaintiff at the time of the institution of the action was the widow of the veteran and the designated beneficiary under the policy.

The veteran was issued a National Service Life Insurance policy on October 1, 1943, in the sum of $10,000, shortly after his induction into the military service. He paid all premiums due on this policy from…