Rodgers v. Canfield

This is an action against two doctors to recover damages for alleged malpractice in the treatment of a fracture of plaintiff’s right leg just below the knee.

Defendánt Canfield was plaintiff’s family physician and was called to reduce the fracture and care for the injured leg, and defendant Van Ark was asked by Dr. Canfield to assist. Defendant Canfield was the physician in attendance but, on two occasions subsequent to the day of the injury to the leg, defendant Van Ark was called into consultation by Dr. Can-field.

At the trial evidence was introduced, tending to show acts of malpractice on…