Legal Opinion
Thomas E. Sly v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided March 17, 1955No. 11298PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MAJOR, Circuit Judge.
This action was brought against United States of America by plaintiff, Thomas E. Sly, as the designated beneficiary in a contract of National Service Life Insurance in the principal amount of $10,-000, issued to Thomas Joseph Sly, son of the plaintiff. On motion of the defendant, the trial court directed a verdict in its favor and entered its judgment accordingly. From this judgment plaintiff appeals.
Both the insured and beneficiary were citizens and residents of Illinois. The contract became effective May 12, 1943, while the insured was in the military service. Premiums…
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