Asa Lee Dale v. Thomas Funeral Home, Inc.

Asa Lee Dale sued Thomas Funeral Home, Inc., for intentional infliction of emotional distress resulting from a refusal to release the corpse of Dale’s husband until an embalming bill was paid. The district court directed a verdict for Thomas. Dale appeals, and we affirm.

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