RUNNELLS v. ROGERS


596 S.W.2d 87 (1980)

James W. RUNNELLS, Petitioner, v. Gaylon R. ROGERS, Respondent.

Supreme Court of Tennessee.

Petition to Rehear Overruled March 31, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jack Green, Nashville, for petitioner.

John E. Brandon, Watkins, McGugin, McNeilly & Rowan, Nashville, for respondent.


OPINION

HENRY, Justice.

In this medical malpractice action the sole question is the necessity for expert medical testimony.

On the trial, the jury awarded plaintiff the sum of $1,224.48. The Court of Appeals reversed and dismissed, holding that such testimony was required.

I.

Factual Background

The basic facts are not in dispute. On April 14, 1976, petitioner, while operating this power lawnmower, ran over a piece...

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