Neasbitt v. Warren

OPINION

ANNE GARDNER, Justice.

The issue in this case is whether the Texas Medical Liability and Insurance Improvement Act (the Act) applies to veterinarians. We hold it does not. We reverse the judgment of the trial court dismissing this cause for want of prosecution under section 13.01(d) of that act. See Tex.Rev. Civ. Stat. Ann. art. 4590i, § 13.01(d) (Vernon Supp.2000).

BACKGROUND

Appellants Glenn and Sally Neasbitt sued Appellee David P. Warren, D.V.M. The Neasbitts alleged that Dr. Warren was a doctor of veterinary medicine and was negligent in his treatment of their Arabian mare,…