St. Mary's Hospital & Training School for Nurses of Sisters of Misericordia v. Atlas Warehouse & Cold Storage Co.
Wisconsin Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtFowler, J.
The finding of the jury referred to in the preceding statement of facts, that the defendant sent the employee to the plaintiff for hospitalization is amply supported by the evidence. The defendant does not contend otherwise. The defendant’s contention is that the evidence shows as matter of fact that the hospital did not extend credit to the defendant, but to the Warren Insurance Agency, and its ledger heading and the sending of the bills to that agency so shows undisputably.
We think that counsel misconceive the basis of liability in this case. • Liability does, not depend upon to whom credit…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Noer v. G. W. Jones Lumber Co.Wisconsin Supreme Court · 1920
- A. D. Thomson Co. v. Industrial CommissionWisconsin Supreme Court · 1936
- Ross v. Austin Drilling Co.Supreme Court of Kansas · 1930
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