Legal Opinion

Smith Et Ux. v. Farrington

Texas Supreme Court

Decided May 23, 1928No. 5024PublishedCited by 14 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Mr. Presiding Judge SHORT

delivered the opinion of the Commission of Appeals, Section B.

The following certificate and certified question is from the Honorable Court of Civil Appeals of the Seventh Supreme Judicial District:

“The Appellants Smith and wife instituted this suit against the Appellee, Dr. Farrington, to recover damages alleged to have resulted by reason of the carelessness and negligence of Dr. Farrington in removing the tonsils of their daughter, Miss Ruby Smith, in such way that it resulted in the death of their daughter a few hours after the operation.
“So much of the plaintiffs’…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. City of Galveston v. BarbourTexas Supreme Court · 1884
  2. G., C. & S. F. R'y Co. v. McGownTexas Supreme Court · 1886
  3. Richardson v. McCloskeyTexas Supreme Court · 1925
  4. Moss v. RishworthTexas Commission of Appeals · 1920
  5. Sullivan-Sanford Lumber Co. v. WatsonTexas Supreme Court · 1913

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3Cited by14 opinions

  1. Sanchez v. SchindlerTexas Supreme Court · 1983
  2. Landers v. BF Goodrich CompanyTexas Supreme Court · 1963
  3. Humble Oil & Refining Co. v. OoleyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1932
  4. Louisiana & A. Ry. Co. v. ChapinCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1949
  5. South Texas Coaches, Inc. v. EastlandCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1937

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