Langton v. Brown

MANFORD, Judge.

This is an action for damages upon an alleged medical malpractice. The trial court sustained respondents’ motions for directed verdict at the close of appellants’ evidence. Such action is a final judgment for purposes of this appeal. A motion for new trial was timely filed. This direct appeal followed the overruling of the motion for new trial.

This appeal includes a motion to award damages for frivolous appeal, filed by separate respondent Ira Smith. This court has authority to entertain such motion and in its judgment, to make such an award pursuant to Rule 84.19. This motion…