Wood v West Dorset General Hosp

[1998] Lloyd's Rep Med 258

COURT OF APPEAL

Lord Justice HOBHOUSE, and Lord Justice CHADWICK

Procedure — Striking out — Cause of action — Medical negligence — Proof of injury — Alleged failure to advise of risk in treatment of pre-existing spinal complaint by manipulation under anaesthetic (MUA) — Claim struck out — New material — Whether judge was wrong to take view that further time would not lead to production of medical report which would substantiate plaintiff's case