Legal Opinion
Ruth v. Fletcher
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided March 3, 1989No. Record 860965PublishedCited by 77 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtThomas, J.
The central issue in this appeal is whether Harry Theodore Fletcher (Ted), successfully proved a case of intentional infliction of emotional distress against Patricia Ann Wilson Ruth (Patty). Ted alleged that Patty intentionally convinced him that she was pregnant with his child; that she fostered the development of a bond of love and affection between Ted and the child; that she caused Ted to pay monthly child support in return for visitation rights; that she persuaded Ted’s parents that the child was their grandchild; and that when it suited Patty’s purposes, she cut off Ted’s visitation…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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