United States v. Atkinson, 297 U.S. 157 (1936)

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United States v. Atkinson


No. 265


Argued January 8, 1936
Decided February 3, 1936
297 U.S. 157

CERTIORARI TO THE CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT

Syllabus

In the absence of exceptional circumstances, error in a jury trial, which was not brought to the attention of the court by proper exception or request to charge, will not be considered on appeal. P. 159.

76 F.2d 564 affirmed.

Certiorari, 296 U.S. 559, to review a judgment affirming a judgment against the United States in an action on a policy of converted war risk insurance.