Opinion ID: 2071463
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Heading: The Proper Scope of Discovery

Text: Intentional infliction of emotional distress may warrant a damages remedy in the absence of accompanying bodily harm, provided there is a showing of severe emotional distress caused by extreme and outrageous conduct. [10] The issue presented is whether or not the interrogatories and deposition questions fell within the liberal parameters of allowable discovery under Superior Court Rule 26(b). [11] The information that Brett requested concerning Berkowitz' alleged relations with other clients was relevant to the issue of whether or not he behaved toward Brett in a sexually inappropriate manner. [12] Relevancy is a crucial' test in determining the propriety of requested discovery under Rule 26(b), but it is not sufficient in cases where the discovery is otherwise objectionable on the ground that (1) it involves privileged subject matter or (2) it is neither admissible nor likely to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.