Farris v. Beecher

Defendant Alvin J. Beecher appeals by leave granted Macomb County Circuit Judge Walter P. Cynar’s denial of his motion for summary/accelerated judgment in plaintiffs Dianne and Jerry Farris’ malpractice action against him. The facts of this case may be simply stated.

On March 13, 1971, plaintiff Dianne Farris (hereinafter plaintiff) injured her left leg in an automobile accident. She was treated by defendant, a board certified general surgeon, for approximately one month. She continued to consult defendant professionally until December 4, 1973, with regard to other matters, but the fact is…