Legal Opinion
Messer v. Estate of Shannon
Washington Supreme Court
Decided December 24, 1964No. 37213PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRosellini, J.
It was alleged in the complaint in this action that in April 1957, the plaintiff mother became pregnant, and as a result of alleged negligent medical treatment on the part of Dr. Charles D. Shannon, the plaintiff mother gave birth to a child afflicted with congenital abnormalities. The child was born January 1, 1958; this complaint was filed March 2, 1962. The defendants’ motion for summary judgment was granted.
On May 2, 1960, Dr. Shannon died testate at Seattle, Washington, leaving an estate subject to probate in King County. First notice to creditors was published on May 19, 1960, and the…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Tucker v. BrownWashington Supreme Court · 1944
- Harvey v. PocockWashington Supreme Court · 1916
- State Ex Rel. Patchett v. SUP. CT. FOR FRANKLIN CTY.Washington Supreme Court · 1962
- In Re Dorey's EstateWashington Supreme Court · 1963
- King County v. Estate of KnappWashington Supreme Court · 1960
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- Turner v. Estate of Lo Shee PangCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1981
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