James Graven and Rose Graven v. United States

While John Patrick Graven, Jr., was serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, the appellee, United States of America, issued to him National Service Life Policy No. 19 02 5662 in the sum of $10,000, effective July 12, 1945, which named his parents, the appellants herein, as beneficiaries. The insured was honorably discharged from the Service on July 20, 1946. The required premiums were paid through January 11, 1948, but not thereafter. The insured died August 25, 1948. The appellants filed this action to recover on the policy. The complaint alleged that by reason of total and…