Legal Opinion
Cockrell v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided November 17, 1934No. 9951PublishedCited by 16 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOYCE, District Judge.
This action involving a war risk insurance contract was originally commenced by Edgar J. Cockrell. Following his death on May 20, 1932, his widow filed an amended petition praying judgment both in her individual capacity as beneficiary and as executrix of the estate of the decedent. From a judgment entered on a, verdict in favor of the government, this appeal is taken.
The deceased enlisted in the Army in April, 1918, and served until May 12, 1919. He was discharged because of a disability resulting from a gunshot wound. Prior to his enlistment, deceased had been engaged…
2Cases cited13 opinions
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- United States v. WeeksCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1933
- United States v. MatoryCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1934
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3Cited by16 opinions
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- County of Todd, Minn. v. LoegeringCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1961
- County of Todd v. LoegeringCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1961
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