Gibson v. United States

FORD, District Judge.

This is an action by the administratrix of Nute Gipson (Gibson), a veteran of the World War, to recover the benefits of two war risk insurance policies issued to the veteran during his period of service in the sum of $5,000 each. Haney Gipson, father of the deceased veteran and the beneficiary designated in the insurance policies, joins as plaintiff.

A stipulation filed by the parties shows that the deceased veteran entered the United States Army on May 25, 1918, and was honorably discharged on June 21, 1919. After his discharge no premiums were paid on his war risk…