Tills v. Elmbrook Memorial Hospital, Inc.

The following issues are presented on appeal:(1) Did the trial court err in permitting plaintiffs’ counsel to cross-examine the medical witness by use of a pretrial deposition of that witness;(2) Was the evidence bearing on standard of care admitted erroneously;(3) Was expert testimony including the use of a general text on practical nursing admissible in evidence ;(4) Does the admission of mortality tables other than those in the Wisconsin statutes constitute reversible error; and(5) Were the damages awarded excessive ?

Dr. Dotter’s testimony, and the use of his adverse examination.

The…