Legal Opinion
Grubbs v. Rawls
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided June 10, 1988No. Record 850668PublishedCited by 41 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThomas, J.
In this medical malpractice case, the trial court sustained defendants’ demurrers and pleas of the statute of limitations. On appeal, plaintiff contends that her medical malpractice notices were reasonable and timely, that her subsequent suit was timely, and that she should be allowed to proceed with her case. We agree. Therefore, we will reverse the judgment of the trial court.
Joyce A. Grubbs was, prior to June 15, 1982, a patient of Dr. Marion L. Rice, Jr., a gastroenterologist, who treated her for a stomach disorder. On June 15, 1982, upon Dr. Rice’s recommendation, Grubbs was admitted to…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- McCormick v. RomansSupreme Court of Virginia · 1973
- Boone v. C. Arthur Weaver Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1988
- Fenton v. DanaceauSupreme Court of Virginia · 1979
3Cited by41 opinions
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