Cole v. United States

I dissent for two reasons: (a) The evidence in this case, similar to the evidence in the previous case, not only fails to furnish support for a finding of total and permanent disability on September 15, 1919, but conclusively shows plaintiff was not thus disabled, (b) The law of the case required the District Court to follow the decision of this court (82 F.2d 655) and direct a verdict in defendant’s favor.

The War Risk Insurance Act evidenced an appreciative sentiment on the part of the Government towards the veterans of the World War. It was intended to, and did, provide generous treatment…