Credit Bureau Enterprises, Inc. v. Pelo

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

In this appeal of a small claims decision, defendant Russell N. Pelo contends the district court erred by entering judgment against him for payment of a hospital bill.

Upon our review, we agree with the district court’s conclusion and judgment that defendant Pelo is personally liable for the hospital bill.

I. Background facts and proceedings.

On Sunday January 8,1995, at 3:00 a.m., the Hardin County Magistrate was contacted by Dr. Gude from the Ellsworth Municipal Hospital in Iowa Falls in regard to a patient, Russell N. Pelo. The record indicates that Pelo left his…