Ramsey v. United States

FOSTER, Circuit Judge.

In this case the record is not as complete and satisfactory as it might be. However, the following material facts are shown without dispute: Willie Ramsey enlisted in the Army and obtained a policy of war risk insurance in the sum of $10,000 from the Unit*445ed States. The policy was made payable to Anna Ramsey, his mother, and Charlotte Rainsey, designated in his application as his common-law wife, as joint beneficiaries. The insured died on October 7, 1918, and thereafter his brother, Daniel Ramsey, appellant herein, was appointed administrator of his estate. Apparently…