Legal Opinion

Jackson v. Buchman

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided July 22, 1999No. 98-1445PublishedCited by 29 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

W. H.“Dub” Arnold, Chief Justice.

This is a medical-malpractice action. Appellant Diana Jackson filed a complaint in the Grant County Circuit Court alleging that Appellee Dr. Joseph K. Buchman negligently injured her during surgery to remove her gallbladder. The jury found in favor of Dr. Buchman, and Jackson now appeals. For reversal, Jackson argues that the trial court erred in refusing to allow her to present evidence that Dr. Buchman failed to pass an examination to become a board-certified surgeon, and that he misrepresented his credentials to gain listing as a board-certified surgeon in…

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2Cases cited20 opinions

  1. Thomas Polk v. Ford Motor Company, Ethel Lee Marshall, Guardian v. Ford Motor CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · 1976
  2. Larimore v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1994
  3. Edwards v. StillsSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1998
  4. Arthur v. ZearleySupreme Court of Arkansas · 1999
  5. Ward v. EptingCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 1986

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3Cited by29 opinions

  1. Dodson v. Allstate InsuranceSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2001
  2. Nelson v. WaxmanSupreme Court of Missouri · 2000
  3. Sera v. StateSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2000
  4. Seeco, Inc. v. HalesSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2000
  5. J.E. Merit Constructors, Inc. v. CooperSupreme Court of Arkansas · 2001

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