Swanson v. Swanson

MR. PRESIDING JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court.

Plaintiff, Eugene Swanson, brought an action for damages against defendant, Arthur Swanson, for the intentional infliction of mental distress. Defendant’s motion to strike the complaint for failure to state a cause of action was denied. At the close of plaintiff’s evidence, defendant moved for a directed verdict which was granted. Plaintiff appeals.

Plaintiff and defendant are brothers. Their mother, Emma Swanson, had resided with defendant for approximately six months during the early part of 1950, but had then moved to…