Speer v. Dealy

Howard, D.J., Retired.

This is an appeal from the dismissal of the plaintiff’s petition following the sustaining of a general demurrer. The plaintiff, John S. Speer III, had alleged two causes of action, intentional interference with contract and intentional infliction of emotional distress, based on the following allegations:

The plaintiff married Jolynne Speer on March 1, 1983. The plaintiff and his wife were employees of the Union Pacific Railroad, and the defendant, M. David Dealy, was an executive officer of the railroad with supervisory status over the plaintiff and his wife.

*543Solely…