Donald L. Corbin, Brown v. Tucker (1997)
“ In the third instance, Appellant claims that Appellee's "actions exceeded all bounds of common decency, amounting to tort of outrage for plaintiff's emotional distress." In order to establish an outrage claim, it must be shown: (1) the actor intended to inflict emotional distress or knew or should have known that emotional distress was the likely result of his conduct ”
Donald L. Corbin, Brown v. Tucker (1997)
“ Arkansas has adopted a clear standard to require fact pleading: "a pleading which sets forth a claim for relief . . . shall contain (1) a statement in ordinary and concise language of facts showing that the pleader is entitled to relief . ”
Donald L. Corbin, Brown v. Tucker (1997)
“ The only facts alleged in the complaint pertaining to this claim are that Appellee forced Colonel Goodwin to demote Appellant with the hopeful end result of forcing him to resign. There are no facts demonstrating that Appellant had a valid contractual relationship or business expectancy in his job, or that he was damaged by Appellee's alleged actions. To the contrary, Appellee contends that Appellant was merely reassigned to another position with the state police ”
