Opinion ID: 1882764
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 6

Heading: conclusion

Text: ¶ 27. The Hearns' assumption or allegation that solicitation on behalf of charities such as the United Way was part of Thornton's employment responsibilities, is unsupported by any affidavit or evidence placed before the trial court. Unsupported allegations and the prospect that such evidence may be produced at trial, do not entitle the Hearns to a jury determination of whether Thornton was acting within the course and scope of his employment. The trial court's denial of summary judgment is reversed and rendered. ¶ 28. REVERSED AND RENDERED. SMITH, C.J., WALLER AND COBB, P.JJ., CARLSON AND RANDOLPH, JJ., CONCUR. EASLEY AND GRAVES, JJ., DISSENT WITHOUT SEPARATE WRITTEN OPINION. DIAZ, J., NOT PARTICIPATING.