United States

Sullivan v O'Connor

363 Mass. 579 (1973)

JurisdictionUnited States

Year1973

Statusunclear

Key Principle

In a breach of contract action against a physician who promised a specific result, the patient may recover reliance damages including pain and suffering from additional operations.

Area of Law

contract

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