Legal Opinion

Perlman v. Perlman

New York Supreme Court

Decided November 22, 1941PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCuff, J.

Motion by plaintiff to consolidate this action for malpractice with one instituted in the Municipal Court about a month prior to the commencement of this action, wherein a physician is suing plaintiff for his fee for the services which plaintiff herein alleges were negligently performed. I do not think that it is fair to require defendant to present his claim for value of services rendered to the jury which passes upon the serious charge made against him by plaintiff herein. Malpractice is an unusual action. It is not like the ordinary accident or contract actions. I think it should be…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Geller v. TicktinNew York Supreme Court · 1957
  2. Gordon v. LifschitzAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1960
  3. Zacks v. PollackNew York Supreme Court · 1962

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