Stites v. Ray

GARY M. GAERTNER, Presiding Judge.

In this appeal, Randy C. Ray, appellant, seeks to overturn a jury verdict entered against him and in favor of respondents, Billy D. Stites and Sherry L. Stites, in the amount of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,-000.00). Appellant’s sole claim of error is that respondents’ petition failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. We find respondents’ petition sufficient and affirm the verdict.

On or about April 21, 1985, appellant took Brian Stites, the respondents’ son, for a ride in his car. While driving on a parking lot in a recreational area,…