Joynt v. Barnes

On July 3, 1974, the plaintiffs-appellants, Patrick and Shirley Joynt, filed an eight-count complaint alleging malpractice against six doctors and two hospitals. Prior to trial, motions for summary judgment were granted as to two of the defendants, Drs. William E. Frederick and Noel Strasser. This summary judgment is not being appealed. A jury was impaneled and after plaintiffs presented their case each of the remaining defendants moved for a directed verdict. The trial court directed verdicts in favor of four of the defendants, Drs. James C. Pritchard, Harry Slobodin, Geneva Community…