Stokes v. Leung
Court of Appeals of Tennessee
1Opinion of the Court
NEARN, Presiding Judge, Western Section.
This is a medical malpractice case for injuries sustained by the plaintiff when she jumped from the window of her hospital *706room. Originally, Doctor’s Hospital in Memphis was named as a defendant along with Dr. Leung, but on the morning of trial plaintiff voluntarily non-suited the hospital. At the close of plaintiff’s proof against the doctor, the Trial Judge directed a verdict for the defendant, Dr. Leung. The plaintiff appeals that action of the Trial Judge and the defendant also raises issues on appeal in the event the action of the Trial Judge is…
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