United States v. Bishop

ALLEN, Circuit Judge.'

This is an appeal from a judgment in favor of appellee in an action on a War Risk Insurance policy. Two questions are presented: (1) Whether it is reversible error to permit counsel, who formerly represented in certain matters an interest adverse to his client, to render professional services in the same matters on behalf of his client, and (2) whether there is substantial evidence .to support the judgment.

The case has been tried, twice .to a jury. After the first trial a verdict in favor of appellee was set aside by the court.- Counsel for appellant at the first trial…