Hyman v. Vitrano

This is a suit by a doctor for a fee for professional services rendered defendant’s married daughter. The defense consists of a denial of legal responsibility upon the ground that the husband of the daughter is alone responsible for medical services rendered to her in the absence of a special agreement on the part of the father or other person to pay the same.

There was judgment below in defendant’s favor dismissing plaintiff’s demand and plaintiff has appealed.

Did Vitrano, the father, employ Dr. Hyman to treat Mrs. Semprivivo, the daughter, is the question presented.

Dr. Hyman testifies that…