Weisbeck v. Hess

As noted by the majority, challengers to a ruling on an evidentiary matter must prove that the trial court abused its discretion. Because a judicial mind, in view of the law and the circumstances of this case could reasonably have concluded as did the trial court in this case, I dissent. Additionally, the majority would allow a psychotherapist to discuss his harmful acts against a client with a social worker, and allow those discussions to remain privileged. Therefore, I dissent on that issue also.

FACTS

Plaintiff Weisbeck was married to his wife Cindy in 1974. Starting in November 1986, Cindy…