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ELDEN v. SHELDON

Docket No. L.A. 32063.

46 Cal.3d 267 (1988)

758 P.2d 582

250 Cal. Rptr. 254

RICHARD C. ELDEN, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. ROBERT LOUIS SHELDON et al., Defendants and Respondents.

Supreme Court of California.

August 18, 1988.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

COUNSEL

Michael L. Robins for Plaintiff and Appellant.

Dale G. Givner and Alan B. De Filippi as Amici Curiae on behalf of Plaintiff and Appellant.

Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett, Patrick A. Mesisca, Jr., and Peter J. Godfrey for Defendants and Respondents.

Terry W. Backus, Caroline B. Newcombe and Lord, Bissell & Brook as Amici Curiae on behalf of Defendants and Respondents.

OPINION

MOSK, J.

Plaintiff Richard Elden appeals from a judgment of dismissal after the trial court sustained, without leave to amend, defendants' demurrer to his complaint alleging causes of action for negligent infliction of emotional distress and loss of consortium.

The issue presented is whether plaintiff, who witnessed the tortious injury and death of the person with whom he...

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