Legler v. Meriwether

HUNTER, Judge.

This appeal arises out of an action for alleged malpractice. Richard Legler, plaintiff, filed suit in the sum of $1,047,687.25 against Don R. Meriwether, a physician and Pat Mueller, a registered nurse, appellant, for their alleged negligence on December 7, 1961, in administering the anesthetic while plaintiff was undergoing an operation. Appellant called on United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, a corporation, referred to as U.S.F. & G., to assume her defense under a certain insurance policy. Upon its refusal and disclaimer of coverage, as third party plaintiff, appellant…