Maloney v. Brackett

These are actions of tort for alleged malpractice brought against two physicians who partici*481pated in the performance of an operation on the plaintiff on March 23, 1921. The writs were dated November 5, 1926. The negligence relied upon in each case is that the operation performed was unnecessary, unwise and impractical, and each declaration alleges, in substance, that until August, 1925, the defendant fraudulently concealed from the knowledge of the plaintiff her cause of action. The answer in each case is a general denial, contributory negligence and that the action was barred by the statute…