Winchester v. Meads

Plaintiff brought action against defendant doctor to recover damages purportedly suffered by him as a result of defendant’s alleged malpractice.

Plaintiff entered the hospital on March 4, 1959; for an ulcer operation, which operation was performed by defendant shortly after midnight on March 5; 1959. After plaintiff was returned to his room he was given 2 intravenous feedings at the direction of defendant. The malpractice charged arises from the fact that when plaintiff received his. third intravenous feeding, which lasted approximately 3 hours, beginning at about 9:30 a.m. on March 6, 1959,…