Joyce v. Center for Brief Counselling, Inc.

By Judge William H. Ledbetter, Jr.

The plaintiff, administratrix of the estate of Harvey Jeffrey Joyce, seeks to recover damages resulting from the death of Mr. Joyce. In her motion for judgment, she claims that the defendants’ negligence resulted in Mr. Joyce’s suicide in July of 1990.

In response, the defendants filed grounds of defense and a special plea in bar. The plea asserts that this action is barred because Mr. Joyce committed suicide. Counsel argued the plea on October 7, 1992.

In support of their plea, the defendants contend that the plaintiff is barred from recovery in this action…