Manlove v. Wilmington General Hospital

Terry, P. J.:

This is an action for wrongful death of Darien E. Man-love, an infant boy, filed by his father, Darius M. Manlove, as the administrator of his son’s estate. The defendant, Wilmington General Hospital, has moved for summary judgment. The facts as disclosed from the record are briefly as follows:

Darien Manlove was but four months old when on the 4th of January, 1959, he became ill with diarrhea. He spent a sleepless night in considerable discomfort. The following day, January 5th, his parents contacted their family physician, Dr. Hershon, and were advised to administer certain…