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RUTH v. FLETCHER

Record No. 860965.

377 S.E.2d 412 (1989)

Patricia Ann Wilson RUTH v. Harry Theodore FLETCHER.

Supreme Court of Virginia.

March 3, 1989.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Alan Rosenblum (David Rosenblum; Rosenblum & Rosenblum, Alexandria, on brief), for appellant.

Nancy Blair Viccellio, Arlington, for appellee.

Present: All the Justices.

THOMAS, Justice.

The central issue in this appeal is whether Harry Theodore Fletcher (Ted), successfully proved a case of intentional infliction of emotional distress against Patricia Ann Wilson Ruth (Patty). Ted alleged that Patty intentionally convinced him that she was pregnant with his child; that she fostered the development of a bond of love and affection between Ted and the child; that she caused Ted to pay monthly child support in return for visitation rights...

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