Legal Opinion
Ledger v. Tippitt
California Court of Appeal
Decided February 8, 1985No. B005211PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
McMAHON, J.*
The first cause of action for wrongful death was brought on behalf of Richard Arters III, the son of Richard Arters II. The second and third causes of action for loss of consortium and negligent infliction of mental distress, were brought by Jennifer Ledger, who enjoyed a “stable and significant” nonmarital relationship with Richard Arters II, the decedent. The demurrer to the second and third causes of action were sustained without leave to amend, and Jennifer Ledger appeals from the judgment of dismissal.
Issues Presented
The appellant lived with the decedent for…
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