Cathey v. Williams

George Rose Smith, Justice.

This is a medical malpractice suit brought by the appellant, individually and as guardian of her husband, Raymond Cathey, now incompetent. The defendants are the appellees, Dr. Ronald N. Williams and his associates, neurological surgeons. After a two-week trial the verdict and judgment were for the defendants. Without objection the appellants designated an abbreviated record and listed a single point for appeal: The court erred and abused its discretion in allowing physicians who are not neurosurgeons to testify as to the standards of care that a neurosurgeon should…