Charles Ronald Brent v. Vennit B. Mathis, II

COLEMAN, Justice,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Following his divorce, Vennit Mathis, individually and as next friend of his two minor children, sued Dr. Charles Brent for tortious interference of a mar*844riage contract, alienation of affection, and reckless infliction of emotional distress. Dr. Brent moved for summary judgment on the children’s claims, but the trial coui't denied the motion. The Court granted Dr. Brent’s petition for interlocutory appeal.

Statement of the Facts

¶ 2. Vennit and Nicole Mathis married in October 2005; they had two children, Vennit B. Mathis III and Alexa Mathis. Vennit and…