Holland v. Zeuner
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
.Contract by a physician on an account annexed to recover $59 for professional services. Writ in the Municipal Court of the City of Boston dated April 6, 1915. The defendant’s answer as amended alleged “that the fees for which the plaintiff brings this action are subject to the approval of the Industrial Accident Board and that such fees have never been approved by said board.”
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.Contract by a physician on an account annexed to recover $59 for professional services. Writ in the Municipal Court of the City of Boston dated April 6, 1915. The defendant’s answer as amended alleged “that the fees for which the plaintiff brings this action are subject to the approval of the Industrial Accident Board and that such fees have never been approved by said board.” The Municipal Court found for the plaintiff, and, at the request of the defendant reported the case to the Appellate Division. The Appellate Division made an order that the report be dismissed; and the defendant…
1Opinion of the CourtRugg, C. J.
This is an action whereby the plaintiff seeks to recover for professional services rendered by him as physician to the defendant. The defendant received injuries arising out of and in the course of his employment by a subscriber under the workmen’s compensation act. His injury was reported to the Industrial Accident Board by his employer. He was referred to an impartial physician, upon whose report an agreement for compensation was made and allowed. The plaintiff attended the defendant from the time of the injury until recovery. He has been paid by the insurer for his services rendered during…
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- Huxen's CaseMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1917
- Pecott's CaseMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1916
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