Stetson v. Easterling

161 S.E.2d 531 (1968)

274 N.C. 152

George E. STETSON, Administrator of the Estate of John Edward Stetson

v.

Dr. W. E. EASTERLING, Dr. Robert K. Creighton, Dr. Joseph Pedorella, and Dr. Leonard Palumbo.

No. 847.

Supreme Court of North Carolina.

June 14, 1968.

Seawell, Van Camp & Morgan, Carthage, and Sawyer & Loftin, Hillsborough, for plaintiff appellant.

Smith, Leach, Anderson & Dorsett, Raleigh, for defendant appellees Dr. W. E. Easterling and Dr. Robert K. Creighton.

Dupree, Weaver, Horton, Cockman & Alvis, Raleigh, for defendant appellee Dr. Leonard Palumbo.

BOBBITT, Justice.

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