Barksdale v. United States

POLLOCK, District Judge.

This action was brought by plaintiff,. Leslie Barksdale, to recover on a reinstated contract of war-risk insurance. It is alleged in the petition that this contract of insurance was in full force and effect on January 31, 1921; that on or before that date plaintiff had become and was totally and permanently disabled from following any gainful occupation or employment. The trial was had before the court and a jury. At the close of the evidence for plaintiff, the court, on motion of the defendant, directed a verdict in. its favor. The correctness of this ruling…