United States v. Chavez

PHILLIPS, Circuit Judge.

This is an action to recover death benefits on a policy of war risk insurance for $10,000 issued to Fermin Martinez. Mary C. Martinez, a sister of the insured and the beneficiary designated in the policy, died intestate during the lifetime of the insured. The insured died intestate on December 28, 1919, without having designated a new beneficiary. On January 17, 1925, an award was made to Benicio Martinez as father of the insured. Monthly benefits of $57.50 were paid to Benicio Martinez for the period from January 14, 1920 to March 13, 1932. The award was cancelled and…