Wetzel v. Omaha Maternity & General Hospital Ass'n

This is an action to recover $20,000' for alleged negligence resulting in the death of Alva J. Wetzel. Plaintiff is the administratrix of his estate. The Omaha Maternity & General Hospital Association, defendant, is a corporation conducting at Omaha a hospital for private gain. WTien Wetzel was ill with typhoid fever, he became a pa'tient, occupying a room on the third floor of the hospital. In absence of a nurse or other attendant, he opened a window and jumped out, falling to the pavement. From resulting injuries death ensued. In the petition it is al■leged that he was knowingly admitted as…