If a State Recognizes Tort of Negligent Infliction of Emotional

question 56

Essay

If a state recognizes tort of negligent infliction of emotional distress, how will the defendant of that state be liable for damages?

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Definitions:

Narrows

A geographical feature where a body of water is constricted between two landforms.

Bedridden

A state in which a person is unable to rise from bed due to illness or disability.

Eccentric Tension

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle elongates while under tension, often engaged during the lowering phase of a lift.

Isotonic Contraction

A type of muscle contraction in which the muscle changes length while the tension remains constant, typically involved in lifting and moving objects.