Legal Opinion
MacDonald v. Howard, No. Cv00-0176368s (Oct. 17, 2000)
Connecticut Superior Court
Decided October 17, 2000No. CV00-0176368SUnpublished
1Opinion of the Court
[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]
MEMORANDUM OF DECISION RE: MOTION TO STRIKE # 101
The plaintiff, Lillian MacDonald, filed a three count complaint alleging abuse of process and two emotional distress claims against the defendant, William Howard as an individual and as the executor of the estate of Hedwig Williams. The defendant moves to strike all three counts. In reviewing a motion to strike, "we must read the allegations of the complaint generously to sustain its viability, if possible. . . . We must, therefore, . . . construe the complaint in the…
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