Sheffield v. Runner

Plaintiff, through her guardian ad litem, appeals from a judgment of nonsuit in an action against defendant, a physician and surgeon, for malpractice resulting in the death of plaintiff’s mother.

Respondent J. Floyd Runner, M.D., had been Margaret Sheffield’s physician since 1948. He was called by her on February 14, 1954, at which time she complained of a rash, coughing and being sick all over. Respondent testified that an examination of Mrs. Sheffield resulted in a diagnosis of chicken pox and a bronchial cold.

Mrs. Phyllis Dodson testified that she visited Mrs. Sheffield at approximately 3…