In Case of a Tort Claim of Emotional Distress, the Plaintiff

question 131

Multiple Choice

In case of a tort claim of emotional distress, the plaintiff could:

• A) win for having been insulted by bad language
• B) win only if some physical injury is proven to accompany the mental injury
• C) win only if "outward manifestations" of mental injury are apparent
• D) win for observing a terrible injury inflicted on one's child
• E) none of the other choices

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