United States v. Steadman

LEWIS, Circuit Judge.

Appellee enlisted in the military service March 2,1918, saw service in Prance, was in hospital for flu a short time, was honorably discharged May 5, 1919, and returned to Ms father’s home in Utah that month. He recovered judgment on a war risk insurance policy which expired on July 1, 1919, unless he was then totally and permanently disabled from following a gainful occupation. He alleged he was so disabled. Appellant denied it. The burden was on him to establish that claim. At the close of the evidence appellant moved for a directed verdict in its favor. The motion was…