Sherman v. Pittwood
Sherman v. Pittwood
Opinion of the Court
Appellant is a dentist, and while he was doing some work upon respondent’s teeth, a small emery disc that he was using in shaping and grinding the teeth broke, and cut into and injured respondent’s tongue. Answering respondent’s claim of negligence in not taking proper precautions to prevent the injury complained of, appellant contended that he was using due care; that the disc was of standard make, and was being used in the manner employed by skilled dentists when respondent suddenly jerked his head, and his tongue coming in contact with the disc, broke it, and thus caused the injury complained of.
The judgment is affirmed.
Mount, C. J., Fullerton, Ellis, and Main, JJ., concur.
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