Cleveland v. United States

SIMONS, Chief Judge.

Upon undisputed facts and documentary proofs, this appeal raises a question as to whether a National Service life insurance policy was in full force and effect when the insured died, or whether it had lapsed prior to death. It must be resolved by a determination of the effective date of its reinstatement. The Veterans’ Administration denied liability and the District Court ■dismissed the suit on the policy.

The appellant was the beneficiary of a $10,000 term policy issued to her husband in February, 1944. The policy lapsed for nonpayment of the November, 1945, premium and…