Walters v. United States

FOSTER, Circuit Judge.

Appellant brought suit to recover on a policy of war risk insurance of $10,000. The case was tried to a jury and resulted in a verdict for defendant, on which judgment was entered. This appeal followed. For a better understanding of the errors assigned, a brief statement of the material facts appearing from the record will be helpful.

Appellant was granted an honorable discharge for disability on February 28, 1919. The discharge did not state the nature of the disability. Premiums on the policy had been paid through February, 1919. None has since been paid. Appellant…