Gentile v. Devirgilis

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Schaffer,

This suit to recover damages was brought against a dentist, who it is alleged was negligent in extracting a tooth. The parties plaintiff are husband and wife and the dentistry was performed upon the latter. The trial judge gave binding instructions in defendant’s favor and from the resulting judgment against them plaintiffs appeal.

The female plaintiff (we shall hereafter speak only of her) was suffering with pain in her lower jaw. She was then eight months pregnant. At the suggestion of a neighbor she visited defendant at his office for the purpose of receiving…