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Travis v. Houk

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided October 28, 1991No. 91-122PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Jack Holt, Jr., Chief Justice.

This case involves the procedural question of whether the appellants, Jessie and Connie Travis, may amend their complaint alleging medical malpractice against the appellee, Dr. Richard Houk, to comply with Ark. Code Ann. § 16-114-205 (1987), which prohibits the specification of an amount of damages in an action for medical injury.

On July 18,1990, the Travises filed their original complaint and claimed damages in the amount of $275,000.00, arising out of Dr. Houk’s alleged actions between August 12 to 14,1988. Dr. Houk answered and filed a motion to dismiss on…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Gay v. RabonSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1983
  2. Pineview Farms, Inc. v. A.O. Smith Harvestore, Inc.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1989
  3. Dawson v. GerritsenSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1986
  4. Middleton v. StilwellSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1990
  5. Ofili v. Osco Drug, Inc.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1989

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