Doe v. Doe

ELDRIDGE, Judge.

The issue presented in this case is whether Maryland law recognizes tort actions filed by a husband against his wife for fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress when the actions are based upon the wife’s alleged adultery and subse quent misrepresentation of the paternity of children born during the marriage.

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Jane Doe, the petitioner, and John Doe, the respondent, were married on September 2, 1989. During their marriage, three children were born: J.D. Doe, born February 21, 1992, and the twins A.E. and Z.S. Doe, born July 10, 1993. Unbeknownst to Mr. Doe,…