Hoskins v. United States

McCORD, Circuit Judge.

J. Milton Hoskins, appellant, brought suit against the United States, appellee, on a $10,000 converted Government life insurance policy. He paid premiums on the insurance policy until February, 1932. The policy then lapsed 'for nonpayment of premiums. In April, 1932 he effected a reinstatement of his policy and surrendered $8,000 of his insurance for its cash value. Appellant continued $2,000 of insurance with premiums paid to 1934. On September 5, 1932, he filed a claim for insurance benefits of $57.50 per month under the $10,000 policy, alleging total permanent…