Crouch v. United States

On March 31, 1918, Stephen Konstovich was lost in the naval service in the wreck of the Cyclops. He had a policy of insurance issued by the United States under the Act of October 6, 1917, chapter 105, 40 Stat. 398, 409 (Comp. St. 1918, Comp. St. Ann. Supp. 1919, § 514u et seq.), for $10,000, payable to his wife, Kathleen. The full amount of the monthly installment, $57.50, payable under this policy, was awarded to the plaintiff, Crouch, as guardian of the widow. Another award of $25 was made to him as guardian on account of the husband’s death. Payments were made until July 12, 1921, when Ihe…