Why Have Some Courts Been Reluctant to Adopt the Tort

question 47

Essay

Why have some courts been reluctant to adopt the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress?

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Definitions:

Finishing

The process of applying final surface treatments to materials or components to achieve desired aesthetic or functional characteristics.

Machining Symbol

A type of symbol used on engineering drawings to indicate the type of machining operation required, surface texture, or surface roughness on a part.

Leader

In drafting and design, a line that connects a note or symbol to a specific location, typically used for annotations.

Finished Surface

A surface that has undergone a final manufacturing process to meet specified criteria of texture, smoothness, or coating.