Givens v. Ledebrink
Superior Court of Pennsylvania
Appeal, No. 91, April T., 1906, by defendant, from judgment of C. P. No. 1, Allegheny Co., Sept. T., 1908, No. 181, on verdict for plaintiff in case of A. J. Givens v. William Ledebrink. Appeal from justice of the peace. Before Collier, P. J. The facts appear by the opinion of the Superior Court. Verdict and judgment for plaintiff for $200. Defendant appealed. Error assigned was in submitting the case to the jury under the pleadings and evidence.
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion by
Mobrison, J.,
• This suit was brought before a justice of the peace to recover for professional services rendered by the plaintiff, a physician, to the stepchildren of the defendant, while they had the smallpox. Plaintiff alleged a contract with the defendant for treating the stepson, who was of full age and not a member of defendant’s family. Plaintiff alleged that the stepdaughter was a minor member of defendant’s family and that the treatment was rendered to her with the knowledge and consent of defendant.
Plaintiff claimed and secured judgment before the justice for $300, for…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- McFarland v. O'NeilSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1893
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- Peter v. SchlosserSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1876