Adams v. Sanders

In September 1995, Dorothy Adams sued Clifton Sanders and several fictitious defendants, alleging negligence, negligent entrustment, and wantonness after being involved in an automobile accident. Sanders denied the allegations and moved for a summary judgment. The circuit court entered a summary judgment for Sanders. Adams appealed to the Alabama Supreme Court, which transferred the case to this court, pursuant to Ala. Code 1975, § 12-2-7(6).

We review a summary judgment de novo; we apply the same standard as was applied in the trial court. A motion for a summary judgment is to be granted when…