Smith v. Stephenson

CAMPBELL, Justice.

This is a suit on sworn account by a chiropractor, E.R. Stephenson, against his patient, Thomas D. Smith, for chiropractic services rendered in connection with a work-related injury. The trial court rendered judgment for Stephenson’s chiropractic fees plus attorneys' fees. The court of appeals affirmed the judgment of the trial court. 624 S.W.2d 324. We reverse the judgment of the court of appeals and dismiss the cause.

Trial was to the court upon stipulations that Smith came to Dr. Stephenson for the treatment of an on-the-job injury; that Dr. Stephenson was aware his…