United States v. Clements

GRONER, C. J,

An appeal to review a judgment in favor of plaintiff (appellee) on a contract of war risk term insurance.

The case was tried to the jury, and the government’s motion for a directed verdict was denied. The trial judge ruled that there was sufficient evidence of total permanent disability to take the case to the jury. There is no other question in the case.

Plaintiff’s military service extended from July 31, 1917, to May 19, 1919. The issue submitted to the jury was whether or not plaintiff became totally and permanently disabled on April 6, 1921, when under a stipulation the policy…