Jines v. Young

HOGAN, Judge.

Mary Jines and her husband, Joe Jines, instituted this action against defendant William G. Young, a practicing physician, alleging medical malpractice. The plaintiffs sought money damages for negligent treatment of a fracture. The injury complained of, allegedly caused by the defendant’s negligence, was effective loss of use of plaintiff Mary Jines’ left arm. Mary is left oriented, or “left-handed.” Plaintiffs have had a verdict in the aggregate amount of $375,000. The defendant now appeals. Four assignments of error have been briefed. The defendant contends: (1) that the answers…