Hickey v. Eighth Judicial District Court

*730OPINION

By the Court,

Young, C. J.:

Petitioner (Glen) and his wife took a vacation to a Mexican resort, leaving their teenaged son (Chris) at home alone. In his parents’ absence, Chris allegedly hosted a party at their house which lasted for several days. Apparently, the primary activity at this party was the consumption of alcohol.

On December 3, 1986, after allegedly consuming a large amount of alcohol, Chris took a gun from an unlocked gun cabinet, loaded it, and went outside to shoot. Tony Hernandez, Jr., Chris’ friend who had also allegedly consumed a large amount of alcohol, asked Chris if…