Shaheen v. Knight

Williams, P. J.,

Plaintiff, Robert M. Shaheen, is'suing defendant physician because of an operation. He alleges defendant contracted to make him sterile. According to the complaint, the operation occurred on September 16,1954, and a “blessed event” occurred on February 11, 1956, when plaintiff’s wife, Doris, was delivered of a fifth child as a result of marital relations continued after the operation.

Plaintiff in his complaint does not allege any negligence by defendant. The suit is based on contract.

Plaintiff does not claim that the operation was necessary because of his wife’s health. He…