West v. Wegeforth

Action on contract by Dr. Wegeforth, of California, defendant in error, plaintiff below, against West. Plaintiff recovered judgment; defendant alleges error and asks for a supersedeas. We refer to them hereafter as in the trial court.

Dr. Wegeforth. rendered professional services to members of defendant’s family, for which defendant agreed to pay. Later, however, defendant disputed the value of the services, the necessity for the performance of certain surgical operations, and the skill and good faith of the physician. ■ Correspondence ensued, principally between Dr. Wegeforth and defendant’s…