Runnells v. Rogers

OPINION

HENRY, Justice.

In this medical malpractice action the sole question is the necessity for expert medical testimony.

On the trial, the jury awarded plaintiff the sum of, $1,224.48. The Court of Appeals reversed and dismissed, holding that such testimony was required.

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Factual Background

The basic facts are not in dispute. On April 14, 1976, petitioner, while operating this power lawnmower, ran over a piece of wire throwing it into his foot, resulting in a puncture wound, with the wire being imbedded in the foot. He went immediately to the Baptist Hospital where he was seen by the…