Whittle v. Johnston

Quillian, Judge.

Both sides cite authority as to what the plaintiff, Randy Johnston’s status was, that is, whether he was an invitee or a licensee. This court has apparently adopted the rule that an invited social guest is not an invitee but instead occupies the status of a licensee. See Stanton v. Grubb, 114 Ga. App. 350 (151 SE2d 237); Handiboe v. McCarthy, 114 Ga. App. 541 (151 SE2d 905); Laurens v. Rush, 116 Ga. App. 65 (156 SE2d 482).

Since the appellant concedes that the plaintiff, Randy Johnston, is at least a licensee, for the purposes of this decision we assume but do not decide that…