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Samms v. Eccles
Utah Supreme Court
358 P.2d 344 (1961)
- Written by Craig Conway, LLM
Facts
David Eccles (defendant) persistently annoyed Marcia Samms (plaintiff) with indecent proposals, called her by telephone at various hours and solicited her to have sexual relations. On one occasion, Eccles came to Samms’ residence and exposed himself. Samms filed suit against Eccles for injuries she sustained due to severe emotional distress caused by Eccles’ conduct. The trial court dismissed Samms’ action on the ground that she failed to show a basis upon which relief could be granted. Samms appealed.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Crockett, J.)
Dissent (Callister, J.)
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