Melnyk v. Cleveland Clinic

Decided December 15, 1972. Thomas J. Herbert wrote the opinion for the court.

32 Ohio St. 2d 198 · Cited 75 times

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• Wyler v. Tripi · 25 Ohio St. 2d 164
• Fernandi v. Strully · 173 A.2d 277
• Gregory v. Flowers · 32 Ohio St. 2d 48

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