Reserve Trucking Co. v. Fairchild

OPINION

By STEVENS, J.

The terms “wilful” and “wanton” conduct are frequently used in such manner as to indicate that the two are synonymous. Such is not the case, however. ^Wilful” conduct imports the element of intentional, purposeful, or deliberate wrongdoing toward the 'person injured, after knowledge *159of his dangerous situation. (Payne v Vance, 103 Oh St 59). "Wanton” conduct imports an entire absence of care for the safety cf others, which exhibits indifference to consequences. (The Higbee Co. v Jackson, 101 Oh St 75, syllabus 3).

It is conceded by counsel in the instant case that the truck…