Mary Ellen Bremer and Frederick G. Bremer, Appellants, v. Dr. Philip Burka, Appellee, 296 F.2d 432 (D.C. Cir. 1961)
Annotate this CaseDecided November 2, 1961
Appeal from the United States District Court for the District of Columbia; Joseph C. McGarraghy, District Judge.
Mr. Maurice Friedman, Washington, D. C., with whom Mr. Maxwell A. Ostrow, Washington, D. C., was on the brief, for appellants.
Mr. Richard W. Galiher, Washington, D. C., with whom Mr. William E. Stewart, Jr., Washington, D. C., was on the brief, for appellee. Mr. Julian H. Reis, Washington, D. C., also entered an appearance for appellee.
Before PRETTYMAN, WASHINGTON and BURGER, Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM.
This is a civil action for damages, alleging medical malpractice. After hearing the plaintiffs' entire case, including the testimony of the defendant doctor (called as an adverse witness), the trial judge directed a verdict for the defendant. On reviewing the record we find no error.
Affirmed.
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