Thedford v. Payne

Julia Payne, individually and as parent and next friend of Calvin L. Payne, Jr. ("Calvin"), sued Tommy Andre Thedford ("Tommy") and Beverly Thedford, individually and as parent and next friend of Tommy. In her complaint, Julia Payne alleged counts of negligence, negligent entrustment, and wantonness; she sought damages for an injury Calvin suffered as a result of an automobile accident caused, she alleged, by Tommy's negligence. The Thedfords answered and denied liability. In their answer, the Thedfords argued that Payne was not entitled to recover damages because Calvin was a guest in…