Bohn v. Lowery

Citations

• 77 Miss. 424

Syllabus

<p>1. Contbacts. Illegal consideration. Public policy.</p> <p>A contract founded upon an illegal consideration, or one contrary to public policy, is void, and no action can be maintained thereon.</p> <p>2. Physicians. License. Code 1892, 1258, 3243. Laws 1896, p. 79.</p> <p>A physician who practices medicine in this state, as defined by laws of 1896, p. 79,' without a license, as required by code 1892, §§ 1258, 3251 et seq., cannot recover for professional services rendered a patient while so practicing.</p> <p>3. Same. Temporary license. Code 1892, g 3251. Accident.</p> <p>In such case the action is not aided by the plaintiff’s prior enjoyment of a temporary license, under code 1892, § 3251, providing therefor, although his sickness or an accident prevented his obtaining a permanent one.</p>