Morris by and Through Morris v. Thomson

937 P.2d 1212 (1997)

130 Idaho 138

Jessie Anna MORRIS, a Minor By and Through Jackie MORRIS, her Mother and Natural Guardian, Plaintiff-Appellant,

v.

James THOMSON, M.D., individually, Defendant-Respondent.

No. 22202.

Supreme Court of Idaho, Boise, December 1996 Term.

May 15, 1997.

Wilson & McColl, Boise, for plaintiff-appellant. Debrha J. Carnahan argued.

Quane, Smith, Howard and Hull, Boise, for defendant-respondent. Jeremiah A. Quane, argued.

TROUT, Chief Justice.

This is an appeal from a jury verdict and judgment for defendant Dr. James Thomson in a medical malpractice suit.

I

BACKGROUND

On July 4,…