Legal Opinion
Bromund v. Holt
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Decided June 30, 1964PublishedCited by 38 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFairchild, J.
Plaintiff contends that the evidence presented issues of fact for the jury both (1) whether Dr. Holt was negligent and (2) whether such negligence was a substantial factor in bringing about harm to plaintiff. He contends, accordingly, that it was error to direct a verdict against him.
Defendant challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to establish either negligence or causation. In addition defendant asserts that as a matter of law there can be no recovery upon a negligence theory in this type of action.
The interest of plaintiff which has been invaded is his interest in freedom from…
2Cases cited28 opinions
- Mezullo v. MaletzMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1954
- Melvin v. PenceCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1942
- Maxon v. Security Insurance of New Haven ConnecticutCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1963
- Montgomery Ward & Co. v. PhersonSupreme Court of Colorado · 1954
- Linder v. FosterSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1940
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3Cited by38 opinions
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- Peter L. Johnson v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1976
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