Doe

FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS

Complaint and Trial

Respondents brought an action against appellant alleging various forms of invasion of privacy; infliction of emotional distress; violation of Penal Code section 635, which penalizes the use of devices to eavesdrop on the telephone communications of others without permission; trespass to real property; and negligent infliction of emotional distress According to a declaration filed by respondents in opposition to the motion for a new trial, prior to trial, appellant did not propound discovery or notice depositions. However, on their exhibits list provided to defendant before trial, plaintiffs identified “Plaintiffs’ Discovery Responses and Document Production.” The bench trial took place on August 27, 2019. Respondents were represented by counsel and appellant appeared in pro. per. Neither party has included in the record evidence regarding any factual issue other than (a) some of the documents concerning appellant’s financial status and corporate interests that were presented to the trial court and; (b) a summary of appellant’s testimony, contained in a settled statement, regarding his ownership interest in the Lee Family 6…