Bradley v. County of Delaware
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Pelawa/re Ci/rowit Court. The plaintiffs are physicians and surgeons practicing théir profession in partnership. C. C. Bradley, one of said partners, was called by a justice of the peace, who was acting as coroner, to assist in making a post mortem examination upon the body of one Stronski. This action was brought to recover the sum of fifty dollars for said services. There was an answer in general denial, and a trial by the court.
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Appeal from Pelawa/re Ci/rowit Court. The plaintiffs are physicians and surgeons practicing théir profession in partnership. C. C. Bradley, one of said partners, was called by a justice of the peace, who was acting as coroner, to assist in making a post mortem examination upon the body of one Stronski. This action was brought to recover the sum of fifty dollars for said services. There was an answer in general denial, and a trial by the court. Judgment was rendered for the plaintiffs for the amount claimed. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBothrock, J.
i. cobokeb’s vices6 o’/ pfiysician: allowanee of fee. I. The evidence shows that Bradley was called by the justice of the qjeace to assist in the examination. No question is made as to the authority of the justice to hold the inquest. No docket entry of , ,. the proceedings was made, and no record was made, except the minutes of the testimony of the witnesses', and a fee bill. The fee bill sets forth the items of fees for the coroner, constable, witnesses, and jurors, and also an item as follows: “Dr. C. C. Bradley, fifty dollars.” A certificate is attached to the fee bill in these words: “ I…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Cushman v. Washington CountySupreme Court of Iowa · 1876