Norwood Hospital v. Jones

The case was tried on count 3 and the general issue. The appeal is taken from judgment on verdict for plaintiff, and errors assigned on rulings on the trial and on the judgment overruling motion for a new trial.

In the examination of Dr. Ussery for the plaintiff, against defendant’s objection that it called for a speculative answer, was permitted the question:

“Doctor, I will ask you if it is not a fact that scars and injuries from burns are not liable lo produce ulcers or cancerous growths?”

To which the witness answered:

“Scarred tissue does not have so much circulation. 'Scarred tissue does…