Coffee v. Silver

Cooper, Judge.

Appellee performed dental surgery on appellant Jane Coffee (“Mrs. Coffee”) and brought suit against Mrs. Coffee to recover $1,550 for dental services rendered. Mrs. Coffee defended and counterclaimed alleging negligence, breach of contract, dental malpractice, and assault and battery. Appellant Don Coffee (“Mr. Coffee”) inter vened seeking damages for loss of consortium. The case was tried before a jury and at the close of the evidence, the court denied appellants’ motion for directed verdict as to liability and granted appellee’s motion for directed verdict on the assault and…