Most Judges Tend to Focus on One of the Four

question 5

Multiple Choice

Most judges tend to focus on one of the four elements of the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress when evaluating a defendant's actions.It is

• A)whether the defendant's conduct was intentional or reckless.
• B)whether the defendant's conduct was outrageous.
• C)whether the defendant's conduct caused the emotional distress.
• D)whether the plaintiff's emotional distress was severe.

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