Court Opinion

ID: 9740725
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 20:40:59.089172+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:24:19.983596
License: Public Domain

JUSTICE RARICK, concurring in part, dissenting in part: Because I believe the issue of implied consent is equally clear, I write this dissent. Based on the depositions of the parties, it is clear that David took his father’s truck without any express permission from or knowledge of his father several hours after he already had relinquished possession of the vehicle that day and his permission to use it expired. More importantly, Leroy had specifically told David he could not use the vehicle except with his express permission and only for work across the road. Leroy repeatedly told his son he could not take the vehicle out on the highway, yet this is exactly what David did. The majority bases its decision on the facts the keys were left in the truck at all times and David had used the truck many times before. I see no relevance to these facts given that Leroy expressly told his son he could not use the vehicle for anything but work and then only with his permission. I simply see no evidence of negligent entrustment, whether it be express or implied, and therefore, I would affirm the trial court’s order granting summary judgment in its entirety.