Stokes v. Dailey

JOHNSON, Judge.

This is an action to recover damages for alleged malpractice. Plaintiff is a licensed and practicing attorney in the city of Grand Forks, and the defendant is a licensed and practicing physician in that city. The action is based upon negligence, want of skill or want of due care on the part of the defendant. Defendant denies any negligence and asserts that he performed services for the plaintiff according to his best knowledge and ability and that in so doing he “conformed to the standard of practice prevailing in the vicinity and area surrounding Grand Forks, North Dakota.” He…