Legal Opinion
United States v. Higbee
Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Decided August 17, 1934No. 1010PublishedCited by 9 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BRATTON, Circuit Judge.
William J. Higbee, hereinafter called insured, recovered upon a war risk insurance contract. He enlisted August 8, 1917, and was discharged October 14,1918. The policy lapsed December 1, 1918, unless he became totally and permanently disabled prior to that time. The case was tried to a jury, and the only question presented is whether the finding of total and permanent disability is supported by substantial evidence.
Insured’s asserted disability is acute bronchial asthma. He had a mild form of it before enlisting, but it did not interfere with his ability to earn a…
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