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· 3/5/1921

Klopp v. Sternberg

Citations

  • 76 Pa. Super. 209
  • 1921 Pa. Super. LEXIS 119

Syllabus

<p>Contracts — Physicians—Fees.</p> <p>In an action of assumpsit, for services rendered by an attending physician, a verdict for the plaintiff will he sustained where the evidence established that the plaintiff was called by the telephone to the defendant’s house, and at her request prescribed for her sick daughter, whose husband was absent at the time in military service.</p> <p>Where the testimony showed a precise and unequivocal engagement for professional service by the defendant, the law implies a liability therefor, and judgment was properly entered for the plaintiff.</p>

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  • jurors’ affidavits not admitted to show that they had averaged damages

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Judges: Head, Henderson, Keller, Linn, Orlady, Porter, Trexler

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