Womack v. Burka’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “In determining what is a correct charge for professional services, there should be considered two things: first, the training and experience necessary and the seriousness of the treatment or operation; and, second, the ability of the defendant to pay. We do not mean that because a defendant may be a very rich man he may be required to pay an exorbitant charge, but we do mean that, where a defendant is shown to be well able to pay, the doctor should not be required to reduce his charge, and in fixing it, may take into consideration the fact that the patient has ample funds out of which to make the payment.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Spencer v. West