Roy Dry, a Minor v. Ford

This case involves a tort claim by one who entered premises as a business invitee, hut whose status changed thereafter, we think, to that of a licensee, by using the premises for purposes not included in his invitation. The Circuit Court of Jones County, Second Judicial District, gave a peremptory instruction for the defendants, appellees here. We affirm that decision.

Appellant Roy Dry worked for Brown hauling turnip greens. Upon returning to Laurel, they purchased a dimmer switch for Brown’s pickup truck, and drove to a garage owned by appellee Ford. With the truck in the garage’s entrance,…