Borkoski v. Yost

Plaintiff and appellant Jerome Borkoski filed this medical malpractice and wrongful death action on June 17, 1975, in the District Court, Fourth Judicial District, Missoula County, following the death of his wife, Mary Jane Borkoski, as a result of an automobile accident. Defendants in the action originally were St. Patrick’s Hospital and Drs. Robert Yost and James Gouax. Prior to trial, however, Borkoski settled with St. Patrick’s Hospital for $90,000. The hospital is not involved in this appeal.

Trial commenced on December 12, 1977. On that day, Borkoski argued his motion to permit voir dire…