Demonbrun v. McHaffie

Leonard Demonbrun instituted this action against C.H. McHaffie, a practicing physician, seeking $10,000 damages as the result of an alleged abortion performed by defendant upon Wilma Demonbrun, plaintiff's wife, without plaintiff's knowledge. Plaintiff's motion for new trial, defendant having prevailed before the jury, was sustained on the ground "the court erred in giving instruction." Defendant appealed. He asserts there was no error in his instructions or in the admission of evidence on his behalf, and that plaintiff made no case.

Plaintiff asserts error was committed in the admission of…