Cole v. United States

The single question on this appeal is whether the action is barred by the statute of limitations.1 The original petition was filed in the District Court on December 7, 1937. Subsequently an amended petition was filed, alleging that appellant was one of two beneficiaries named in a war risk insurance contract issued to Charles J. Va-canti, a brother, who died September 13, 1925.

The demurrer filed on behalf of the United States admits that the policy was in force and' effect at the time of insured’s death and that under its terms appellant as beneficiary was entitled to receive 240 monthly…