United States v. Matory

FITZHENRY, Circuit Judge.

Appellee was in the military service from August 3, 1918, to September 12, 1919. On August 8, 1918, he obtained war risk insurance in the sum of $101,000. This contract lapsed for the nonpayment of the monthly premium due October 1, 1919, or within thirty-one days thereafter, unless the soldier became totally and permanently disabled while his contract was in force. Appellee made claim for insurance to the Veterans’ Bureau which was denied and he sued to recover. The cause was submitted to a jury which found for appellee and fixed the date of his total and permanent…