TWYMAN V. TWYMAN
855 S.W.2d 619 (1993)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Husband (H) filed an application for a writ of error from a judgment
of the Court of Appeals, which affirmed an award of negligent infliction of emotional
distress to Wife (W) in a divorce proceeding.
FACTS: Sheila (W) and William (H) Twyman were married in 1969. W filed for a divorce in
1985 and later amended the petition to add a general claim for emotional harm without
specifying whether the claim was for intentional or negligent harm. W alleged that H,
intentionally and cruelly attempted to engage her in deviate sexual acts of sadomasochistic
bondage. The divorce was granted and as part of the decree, W was awarded $15,000 plus
interest for her claim of emotional distress. H appealed contending that interspousal tort
immunity precluded the distress recovery. The court of appeals affirmed holding that W could
recover for negligent infliction of emotional distress. H appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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