Woodlawn Infirmary, Inc. v. Byers

Plaintiff’s minor daughter, Clara Byers, underwent an operation for appendicitis at Woodlawn Infirmary, performed by Dr. J. H. Stephens, and subsequent thereto developed tetanus or lockjaw, from which disease she died. Plaintiff sued the infirmary and Dr. Stephens to recover damages for the death of his daughter, alleged to have been produced by a want of reasonable care, skill, and diligence in her treatment.

At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, defendant offered no proof, and the cause was submitted to the jury, resulting in a judgment for the plaintiff, from which defendants have…