United States v. Barker

DIETRICH, Circuit Judge.

Ou December 1,1917, while be, was in the Navy, the appellee applied for and obtained war risk insurance in the amount of $10,000. For nonpayment of premium the policy lapsed, and was no longer in force after August 31,1918. On October 18,1920, he made application for a reinstatement to the amount only of $3,000, and this application was approved December 8,1920.

Ignoring entirely the reinstatement proceedings, he brought this suit upon the original $10,000 policy, and alleged that he became totally and permanently disabled during the period it was in force. By its…