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CHAMPLIN v. WASHINGTON TRUST CO., OF WESTERLY

No. 82-119-Appeal.

478 A.2d 985 (1984)

Barbara B. CHAMPLIN v. The WASHINGTON TRUST COMPANY, OF WESTERLY.

Supreme Court of Rhode Island.

July 27, 1984.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Bradford Gorham, Providence, for plaintiff.

Archibald B. Kenyon, Jr., Wakefield, for defendant.

Thomas D. Pucci, Samuel A. Olevson, Providence, for R.I. Bankers Assoc. amicus curiae.

OPINION

KELLEHER, Justice.

The crucial issue in this appeal is whether certain conduct by the attorney representing the defendant bank is sufficient to impose liability in a Superior Court civil action in which the plaintiff seeks damages for the negligent or intentional infliction of mental distress. Our answer is in the negative, and our rationale will follow a brief recitation of the pertinent facts.

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