Lowry v. Garrett

In 1997, Pamela Ann Lowry filed claims against the estate of W.E. Garrett, based on allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, the tort of outrage, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Anna M. Garrett, as the executrix of the estate of W.E. Garrett (hereinafter "the Garrett estate"), denied Lowry's claims and then filed an action seeking a judgment declaring that Lowry's claims were invalid.

The case was set on the nonjury docket twice in 1999. In January 2000, Lowry obtained new counsel; her new attorney moved for a jury trial. The Garrett…