Huggins v. Hicken

McDonough, chief justice.

In a malpractice action against Dr. N. Frederick Hicken, the trial court, setting aside a verdict for plaintiff dismissed the action. From the judgment of dismissal plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff, Geraldine Huggins, who had complained of severe chest pains, consulted with Dr. Hicken on July 26, 1954, and was examined by his associates, Drs. Huckleberry and McAllister, the following two days for kidney and gall bladder ailments. Being advised that her gall bladder was nonfunctioning and diseased, defendant submitted to an operation for the removal of her gall bladder. She…