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

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

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Nature of the Case

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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.