Schubert v. Smith

DONALDSON, Judge.

James Schubert, the plaintiff, appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Wesley Smith, the defendant, with respect to claims of wantonness asserted against Smith arising out of an automobile accident. We affirm the judgment.

Facts and Procedural History

Schubert and Smith were friends. Both were students at Madison County High School. Smith provided Schubert with a means of transportation to and from school. Schubert never paid for the rides because the two were friends, and the record does not indicate that he purchased gas for Smith. On September 5, 2008, Smith and Schubert…