Clampett v. Sisters of Charity of the House of Providence

This action was brought by respondent, Violet Clampett, against appellant, the Sisters of Char ity of the House of Providence in the Territory of Washington, a corporation, to recover damages resulting from a burn received by her while at a hospital operated by appellant. The jury returned a verdict for the respondent. Judgment was entered upon the verdict, from which this appeal is taken.

The theory upon which the action was brought and tried was that the appellant was guilty of administrative negligence in that it furnished, to be used, and there was used, in the treatment of the respondent…