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Evan D. Gammill and Dorothea E. Gammill, Appellants, v. W. Joseph Ketcherside, M.D., Respondent.

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Parties & Roles

Appellant
Evan D. Gammill and Dorothea E. Gammill
Respondent
W. Joseph Ketcherside, M.D.

Disposition

Affirmed

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Opinion

This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court. Opinion Missouri Court of Appeals Western District Case Style: Evan D. Gammill and Dorothea E. Gammill, Appellants, v. W. Joseph Ketcherside, M.D., Respondent. Case Number: 53156 Handdown Date: 12/16/1997 Appeal From: Circuit Court of Clay County, Hon. James E. Welsh Counsel for Appellant: Don B. Roberson Counsel for Respondent: J. Michael Shaffer & Charles H. Stitt Opinion Summary: None Citation: Opinion Author: PER CURIAM Opinion Vote: AFFIRMED. Howard, P.J., Breckenridge and Hanna, JJ., concur. Opinion: Order Appeal from a judgment in a medical malpractice action. Affirmed. Rule 84.16(b). Separate Opinion: None This slip opinion is subject to revision and may not reflect the final opinion adopted by the Court.

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