Massachusetts General Hospital v. Brody

Massachusetts General Hospital brought this action to recover for medical services rendered by its psychiatric division, McLean Hospital, to two minor children of the defendant. After the case was referred to a master who found for the plaintiff in the amount of $24,017.36, the case was tried before a jury. A special verdict was returned awarding the plaintiff $3,369.68 on an express contract and $18,187.68 on an implied contract.

The defendant claims that the trial court erred in denying his motions for summary judgment and for a new trial. We find no error.

1. The master found that the…