Maddox v. United States

VAN VALKENBURGH, Circuit Judge.

This is an action to recover installments of war risk insurance. Plaintiff in error enlisted in the military service of the United States on January 10, 1918. He was discharged therefrom July 5, 1918. The certificate of discharge contains the following statement: “Discharged from the military service of the United States by reason of mental deficiency, moron.”

While in the military service, plaintiff in error was granted war risk insurance in the sum of $10,000; the monthly premiums were $6.50 each. No premiums were paid after the discharge, and, under the law,…