Taylor v. Vallelunga Dist. Ct. Of App. Of Cal.,

171 Cal.App.2d 107, 339 P.2d 910 (1959)

Facts

Taylor (P) witnessed the beating of her father by Vallelunga (D). This caused her mental anguish. P's presence at the scene of the assault was unknown to D. D had no intent to inflict severe emotional distress on P. P sought damages, but there was no physical injury inflicted upon P. D demurred to the complaint and it was dismissed. P appealed from that dismissal.