United States v. Earwood

SIBLEY, Circuit Judge.

Louise Earwood, as guardian of Thomas C. Earwood, got verdict and judgment against the United States on a war risk- insurance policy. Two points are insisted on for reversal: One that no disagreement was alleged or proved snffieient to give the plaintiff the right to sue; the other that the court should have directed a verdict on the merits in favor of the defendant. The first alone need be considered. The facts alleged and proved as to it are that Earwood was discharged from the army on July 22, 1919; paying no premiums thereafter. On August 4, 1924, a guardian was…