New York Court of Appeals

George W. Pike, Appellant v. Willis T. Honsinger, Respondent

March 1, 1898155 N.Y. 201

Summary

The Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's directed verdict, holding that the evidence was sufficient to submit the physician's alleged negligence to the jury. The court explained that a physician who assumes charge owes a duty of ordinary reasonable care and best judgment, and that the plaintiff's evidence raised genuine issues of fact on negligence, causation, and damages.