United States v. Dickson

HUTCHESON, Circuit Judge.

The suit was on a United States government 5-year convertible term war risk policy, effective July 21, 1927, and in force by payment of premiums until 1932. The claim was that before the policy lapsed for nonpayment of premiums plaintiff was and became totally and permanently disabled within the policy terms. The defense was a general denial.

The District Judge thought that the questions the record raised as to the nature and extent of plaintiff’s disablements, and as to whether his working was done at the expense of his health, were peculiarly questions for the jury.…