United States v. Gibbs

HANEY, Circuit Judge.

From a judgment against it in an action upon a contract of war risk term insurance, appellant prosecutes this appeal.

Appellee served as an enlisted man in the armed forces of the United States from July 9, 1917, to May 21, 1919, when he was honorably discharged.

On and prior to June 6, 1918, there was in force and effect a certificate issued by the War Risk Insurance Bureau, certifying that appellee had complied with the War Risk Insurance Act, 40 Stat. 398, as amended, so as to entitle him and his beneficiaries to the benefits of that act and related acts. The monthly…