Hava v. Cafiero

Plaintiff, who is a physician, brought suit against the widow and universal legatee of the late Joseph T. Cañero to recover an amount alleged to be due him for professional services rendered to the deceased. The defense was a general denial.

The district court dismissed the suit, holding that, under the provisions of Act 207 of 1906, as interpreted by this court, plaintiff was precluded from recovery. This was also the view of' the Court of Appeal, which affirmed the judgment.

The sole question presented for review, therefore, is whether the statute operates as a bar to a recovery by plaintiff.

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