THE TOOTH-DRAWING CASE.
Per Press Association,
Duuedin, Dec. 4. The case of Harrison against the London Dental Institute in which £2000 damages were claimed for injuries sustained through the drawing of a tooth, was concluded to-day. The jury found a veridct in favour of plaintiff for £1000. The verdict carries costs which are considerably over £100. Mr Adams, counsel for - defendants, Moses and Pittar, intimated that he would move for a new trial on the ground that the verdict was against the weight of" evidence.
[Plaintiff claimed £8000 damages for permanent injuries to his throat and lungs, alleged to be due to the unskilful extraction of a tooth by defendant Moses. ]
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Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 281, 5 December 1907, Page 4
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111THE TOOTH-DRAWING CASE. Manawatu Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 281, 5 December 1907, Page 4
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