BAKKE v. LINDQUIST

No. 46769.

256 N.W.2d 636 (1977)

Allen R. BAKKE, as Trustee for the Heirs of Barbara J. Bakke, Decedent, Respondent, v. Dr. Dale C. LINDQUIST et al., Appellants.

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

July 15, 1977.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Geraghty, O'Loughlin & Kenney and James W. Kenney, St. Paul, for appellants.

Burns & Norha and Patrick Norha, Minneapolis, for respondent.

Considered and decided by the court en banc.


PER CURIAM.

Barbara Bakke died from head injuries after she had been treated as an outpatient by defendant Dr. Dale Lindquist and sent home. A malpractice action was brought by the trustee for the heirs of Mrs. Bakke. The jury returned a verdict for plaintiff. We affirm.

A detailed statement of the facts giving rise to this cause of action is not necessary. The issues on appeal relate to evidentiary rulings by the trial court.

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