Question: Wilson and Cameron had crashed a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Jones the parents of one of their classmates. The Jones had invited about
Wilson and Cameron had crashed a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Jones the parents of one of their classmates. The Jones had invited about 25 guests but about 175 people crashed the party, creating a chaotic scene. Wilson and Cameron had already been drinking and brought more alcohol to drink at the party. Although there was a wine punch at the party, Wilson and Cameron had not drunk much (if any) of it. After leaving the party, Wilson fell off a truck and suffered severe brain damage. Cameron who was clearly drunk had been driving the truck. Wilson sued the Jones claiming they were negligent.
- Is the host of a party liable for the actions of an inebriated person who left their party?
- Do host owe a duty of care to parties that might be injured by the inebriated persons conducts.
- What do you believe the final judgment will be in this case?
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