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:

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by persistent difficulty in falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining restorative sleep.

Hypersomnia

Hypersomnia is characterized by excessive sleepiness, where an individual has trouble staying awake during the day, even after long periods of sleep.

NREM

Refers to the stages of sleep that are not accompanied by rapid eye movements, important for physical restoration and memory consolidation.

Delta Waves

These are slow brain waves that are most prominent during deep sleep, indicating a stage of deep rest and regeneration.