Farmers Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange v. Little

John R. Little, a physician, sued Farmers Automobile Inter-Insurance Exchange, a corporation, for compensation for certain professional services rendered one Smith on the theory:

“That on or about the 21st day of July, 1940, the defendant corporation, by and through its agent, H. N. Barrett, authorized and directed the plaintiff to render medical services to one Bronnell Smith.”

The value of these services was set at $213. The amended answer of defendant consisted of a general and specific denial, and a specific denial that Barrett was its agent. This denial of agency was verified.

At the close…