Huckaby v. United States

HOLMES, Circuit Judge.

This appeal is from a summary judgment, dismissing appellant’s action to recover the proceeds of a National Service Life Insurance policy, issued by appellee to Jimmie Huckaby while he was a member of the armed forces of the United States. The insured was discharged from the service on May 8, 1945, and said policy lapsed on July 18, 1945, for non-payment of premiums. On October 8, 1947, the insured filed an application for reinstatement of the policy, and said policy was reinstated, effective as o'f September 19, 1947. Premiums were paid through December 18, 1947, on…