St. Francis Medical Center v. Reeves

St. Francis Medical Center (“Hospital”) sued Edward and Jennifer Reeves, husband and wife (collectively “Defendants”), to collect what it alleged were unpaid medical bills relating to the birth of Defendants’ child, James Reeves. Hospital’s petition averred facts suggesting a recovery based upon the legal theories of express contract and action on an account. Following a bench trial, the trial court entered judgment in favor of Defendants. Hospital now timely appeals.

Hospital’s first two points allege, respectively, that the judgment is not supported by substantial evidence and is against the…