Sprague v. Spencer

Gold (A. E.), J.

The action is to recover for professional services and these are cross-motions for summary judgment.

Plaintiff is a Swedish masseur. Defendant, while working for the Texas Company, was injured in an accident which concededly arose out of and in the course of his employment and he was awarded compensation. Medical treatment was furnished by the insurance carrier, Maryland Casualty Company. The attending physician advised Swedish massage and baths, and with the carrier’s acquiescence sent defendant to the plaintiff for that purpose.

Plaintiff gave eleven massages and ten sulphur…