Contreraz v. Michelotti-Sawyers

Maria Contreraz (Maria) and eight family members (Appellants) appeal from an order of the Thirteenth Judicial District, Yellowstone County, granting Respondents’ motion for summary judgment. The District Court concluded (1) that Appellants are not entitled to emotional distress damages resulting from Respondents’ improper embalming of Appellants’ mother’s body; (2) that Appellants are not entitled to emotional distress damages for breach of contract; and (3) that Appellants are not entitled to recover damages for breach of contract. We reverse in part and affirm in part.

FACTS

The Parties

Basilia…