Geneva Nichols Et Vir v. Dr. Jack C. Smith

This is a medical malpractice case. Mrs. Geneva Nichols, joined by her husband, petitioners, sued Dr. Jack C. Smith, respondent, for injuries she allegedly sustained during an operation performed by Dr. Smith on June 27, 1966. Petitioners original petition was filed on August 5, 1970, and the trial court granted respondents motion for summary judgment on the ground that the suit was barred by the two-year statute of limitations. Article 5526, V.A.T.S. The Court of Civil Appeals affirmed. 489 S.W.2d 719. We affirm.