Wesp v. Everson

I. INTRODUCTION

This original proceeding involves questions about the application of the attorney-client privilege and whether a pretrial hearing should be held before permitting one party to call opposing counsel as a witness at trial.

Plaintiff Heather Wesp, the respondent in this court, sought damages in tort against her mother and step-father, Chery! and Frank Brewer, based on allegations that Frank Brewer had sexually abused her. Criminal charges were also filed based on the same allegations. After writing suicide letters to family and friends, both Brewers committed suicide. The criminal…