Lower v. Franks
Indiana Supreme Court
From the Noble Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the CourtNiblack, J.
William D. Lower brought this action against William H. Franks and George W. Carr, both practicing physicians and surgeons, for alleged malpractice in treating his broken leg.
The defendants answered: First. In denial. Secondly. That the plaintiff’s neglect and refusal to obey the instructions given him by the defendants, and to observe and follow the treatment prescribed by them, contributed to and caused the suffering and damages complained of.
A demurrer being first overruled to the second paragraph *335of the answer, issue was joined upon it. Verdict and judgment for the defendants.
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