Alvord v. United States

BREWSTER, District Judge.

In this action the petitioner seeks to recover upon two policies of war risk insurance for $5,000 each, issued under the dates of February 6 and March 24, 1918, respectively. He was honorably discharged from the service on March 6, 1919, and on May 1, 1919, his policies lapsed for nonpayment of premiums.

The ease presents the familiar question whether, during the life of the policy, the insured had become totally and permanently disabled.

Prior to his enlistment, the petitioner had learned the trade of an automobile mechanic. When he enlisted he was in good health. He…