Bland v. Smith

The 'Circuit Judge sustained the demurrer to the declaration dismissing the suit and this appeal resulted.

There are two questions presented, first whether the one year Statute of Limitations applies and two, if it does whether the present suit was filed within the one year period.

This is a suit brought by Doctor Bland, a colored physician in the City of Memphis, against Mrs. M. Y. Smith, a practicing attorney of the Memphis Bar.

The defendant, Mrs. Smith, contends that this suit is in reality one of malpractice. The declaration demands damages in the sum of $50,000.

The plaintiff below, Bland,…