Gibson v. . American Mutual Life Ins. Co.

In his elaborate argument, the defendant's counsel insists, as his first ground of appeal, that the preliminary proofs were deficient, in that they did not contain the affidavit or certificate of Doctor Bartlett as one of the attending physicians. Although he had been a practicing physician, Doctor Bartlett was not such at the time of the death of Gibson, and had not been for some years previously. He was one of the sympathizing friends, who, on occasions of accident or death, are present to give aid and comfort. Mrs. Gibson immediately, on the arrival of her husband, dispatched a messenger…