Dunfee v. Baskin-Robbins, Inc.

This is an appeal from judgment entered upon a jury verdict in the Second Judicial District. The jury found in favor of plaintiffs, assessing compensatory damages in the amount of $232,138.88 and $300,000 in punitive damages. Defendant appeals. We affirm.

Baskin-Robbins, Inc. (appellant) and Terrance Dunfee and Patricia Dunfee (respondents) entered into a franchise contract for the operation of a Baskin-Robbins store in Butte, Montana. Initially ap*450pellant explored the possibility of locating a store in the Butte Plaza Shopping Center but was unable to secure a space. Subsequently, a site was…