Douglas v. Johnson

This is an action for malpractice. It was tried to a jury-in the district court and resulted in a verdict for the plaintiff. Defendant appeals. We reverse the judgment of the district court and remand the case.

The matter was originally filed as a claim, in the form of a petition, against the estate of Dr. Czar C. Johnson, deceased. Objections were filed. The claim was allowed in the sum of $1,800. The administratrix appealed.

A petition was filed in the district court, wherein plaintiff alleged that Dr. Johnson, therein called the defendant, was a physician and surgeon engaged in the practice…