GROTTS V. ZAHNER 989 P.2d 415 (1999) CASE BRIEF

GROTTS V. ZAHNER
989 P.2d 415 (1999)
NATURE OF THE CASE: Grotts (P), fianc, appealed a dismissal of her claim of bystander emotional distress against Zahner (D).
FACTS: P and her fianc were involved in an accident with D. The fianc was killed. P sued D seeking 'bystander' emotional distress damages in connection with fatal injuries sustained by her fianc in the accident. The district court dismissed her claim of bystander emotional distress on the ground that she was not, as a matter of law, 'closely related' to her fianc for these purposes. P appealed.

ISSUE:


RULE OF LAW:


HOLDING AND DECISION:


LEGAL ANALYSIS:





Get free access to the entire content for Mac, PC or Online

for 2-3 days and free samples of all kinds of products.

https://bsmsphd.com




© 2007-2016 Abn Study Partner

No comments:

Post a Comment