Van Zee v. Witzke

445 N.W.2d 34 (1989)

Sylvia VAN ZEE, Plaintiff and Appellant,

v.

D.J. WITZKE, M.D., Defendant and Appellee.

No. 16343.

Supreme Court of South Dakota.

Considered on Briefs March 24, 1989.

Decided August 30, 1989.

Steven L. Jorgensen, Sioux Falls, for plaintiff and appellant.

Carleton R. Hoy, James L. Hoy of Hoy & Hoy, Sioux Falls, for defendant and appellee.

MORGAN, Justice.

ACTION

As a result of complications after surgery on one of her fingers, Sylvia Van Zee (Van Zee) brought negligence and breach of contract actions against Dr. D.J. Witzke (Dr. Witzke). Summary judgment was entered in favor of Dr.…