Bierstein v. Whitman

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Allen M. Stearne,

This is an action in trespass against a dentist to recover damages because of alleged negligent professional treatment. The court below entered a compulsory nonsuit which it refused to take off. This appeal followed.

Considering the testimony in the light most favorable to the plaintiff the facts are. as follows: The defendant is a dentist , who resides and practices his profession in the Borough of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. On January 24, 1942, the plaintiff went to defendant’s office for a dental examination. The defendant determined…