Marchlewicz v. Stanton

Plaintiff, Stanley Marchlewicz, appeals from a judgment of the Macomb County Circuit Court entered upon a jury verdict of no cause for action. Plaintiff contends that reversible error was committed by the trial judge when he entered the jury room during their deliberations and when he instructed the jury on contributory negligence. Defendant, Dr. James B. Stanton, has filed a cross appeal alleging that the trial court erred in denying his motion for directed verdict.

In May of 1968, plaintiff sought the professional services of defendant, a Board certified orthopedic surgeon, in relation to…