United States v. Becker

LINDLEY, District Judge.

The government appeals from a judgment rendered in favor of appellee upon a contract for war risk insurance benefits.

Appellee enlisted in the army on April 16, 1917; went overseas in December, 1917, and remained in France and Germany until his return to America and discharge on September 6, 1919. Upon his entry, he applied for and obtained insurance, the premiums for which were deducted from his pay until January 24, 1919, when he formally canceled his contract, while still in service in France.

The question involved is whether he was totally and permanently disabled at…