Welch v. Page

Action by appellee against appellant to recover damages from appellant on account of injuries alleged to have been sustained by appellee while a patient under the care and treatment of appellant, a dentist — an action for malpractice.

It is averred in the complaint that on May 11, 1921, appellant was and for five years prior thereto had been, a dentist and dental surgeon, engaged in the practice of his profession at the city of Linton, Indiana. On said day, appellee was suffering from a diseased and ulcerated tooth in his lower jaw, and employed appel lant to extract it and heal his jaw, and,…