Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit June 8, 1970, 19730_1 (Jo Pearl Jeanes, Administratrix of the Estate of Tommy Joe Jeanes, Deceased v. E. L. Milner, William S. Orr and Aetna Casualty & Surety Company)

HEANEY, Circuit Judge.

The plaintiff’s minor son, Tommy, died of cancer. His mother, administratrix of the estate, brought this malpractice action. She alleged that Dr. E. L. Milner, a throat specialist, was negligent in failing to properly diagnose, treat and manage her son’s case; that Dr. William S.