John D. Vidrine v. Daniel Enger, M.D.

The magistrate, whose jurisdiction in this diversity case for medical malpractice was consented to by the parties, rendered sum mary judgment on the basis that the claims are barred by the Mississippi statutes of limitations. Finding the conclusion correct, we affirm.

The material facts established beyond genuine dispute are these. John D. Vidrine suffered a fracture of his left forearm on October 5, 1972, while working on an automobile tire. He was admitted to Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula that day and treated by Dr. Daniel J. Enger. Dr. Enger applied a longarm cast to immobilize…