Rising v. Veatch

DOOLING, J., pro tem.

In this action for malpractice respondents recovered judgment against appellant, a dentist. The case was tried before a jury. In the course of the examination of respondent, Ethel Rising, she was asked by her counsel to relate a certain conversation with appellant. Over repeated objections of appellant’s counsel the following testimony was given: “In regard to reimbursing us for the doctor bills—■ . . . Reimburse us for the expenses of the doctors; that it was out of his hands, and would have to be handled through his insurance.”

Counsel for appellant immediately assigned…