Cauverien v. De Metz

Edgar J. Nathan, Jr., J.

This is a novel and extraordinary complaint seeking damages for wrongful death of plaintiff’s testator who committed suicide. Three causes of action are pleaded. The first alleges that the suicide was brought about by extreme apprehension and severe emotional distress intentionally caused by the wrongful and malicious conduct of defendants. The second cause is solely for conversion of property. The third alleges an irresistible impulse induced by defendants’ intentional conversion causing death. Defendants move for dismissal of each of the three causes for…