Petyan v. Ellis

Decided 1986-06-17

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Callahan, J. The plaintiff, Barrie J. Petyan, brought suit against the defendant, Grace Ellis, a family practice physician, for (1) libel and (2) intentional infliction of emotional distress. After the plaintiff rested her case, the trial court granted the defendant’s motion for a directed verdict on both counts and rendered judgment *244 for the defendant. From this judg…

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