Devillier v. First National Funeral Homes, Inc.

FRUGÉ, Judge.

This suit and its companion suit, No. 1164, 164 So.2d 599, arose out of the same set of facts. We shall discuss both cases in this opinion but render a separate decree in No. 1164.

Plaintiffs are the surviving husband and children of Sarah Devillier. Sarah Devil-*598lier departed this life on June 9, 1960, and her funeral was held on June 11, 1960. Plaintiffs allege that during the funeral the casket containing the remains was dropped, causing the body to be mutilated. On February 18, 1963, plaintiffs instituted suit against First National Life Insurance Co. to recover damages…