Germann v. Matriss

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Francis, J.

In this action plaintiff Oscar Germann claimed damages against defendant Dr. Joseph P. Matriss, a practicing dentist of this State, alleging malpractice which caused injury and eventually death of Gerda Germann. Plaintiff, husband of decedent, was appointed general administrator of her estate and sought an award for the pain and suffering decedent endured in the interval between the allegedly negligent treatment and her death. N. J. S. A. 2A :15-3. He sued also as administrator ad prosequendum to recover for the damages sustained by the next…