Liebner v. Dobson

YOUNG, Judge.

Tona Liebner was seriously injured when the automobile in which she was a passenger struck a tree. She and her husband sued the driver, Barbara Dobson, for negligence. The trial court granted summary judgment in Dobson's favor, finding that the guest statute barred an action against Dobson based upon ordinary negligence. The Liebners appeal, claiming that the guest statute is inapplicable because Lieb ner paid for the ride or, alternatively, because the trip was for a business purpose.

We reverse and remand.

Summary judgment is properly granted only when there is no genuine issue…