· 1/19/1967
Grannum v. Berard
Citations
- 422 P.2d 812
- 70 Wash. 2d 304
- 25 A.L.R. 3d 1434
- 1967 Wash. LEXIS 1059
How courts have described this case
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- “In Washington we have held that the standard of proof required to overcome this presumption, in civil cases, is that of clear, cogent and convincing evidence.”
- to overcome the presumption of competency, proof must be had by clear, cogent and convincing evidence that the patient does not comprehend the nature, terms and effect of a consent given for a surgical operation
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Judges: Hunter
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