Law v. United States

Me. Justice Brandéis

delivered the opinion of the Court.

This is an action at law brought in the federal court for Montana on a contract for insurance issued under the War Risk Insurance Act as amended October 6, 1917, c. 105, 40 Stat. 398, 409. The United States filed an answer denying liability and moved for trial without a jury. The motion was granted. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence the defendant moved for judgment. The motion was denied. No special findings of fact were made. Judgment for $3,335 was entered for the plaintiff upon a general finding. 290 Fed. 972. Upon writ of error…