When Are You a Passenger or Guest under Alabama’s Guest Statute?
In determining whether a rider is a “guest” or “passenger” under Alabama’s Guest Statute, the court must determine whether the excursion conferred any benefit on the rider and whether the driver was induced to solicit the company of the driver because of the benefit the rider’s presence would confer on the driver. Just the Facts Sherri Hurst and Brenda Ray had been friends for about 20 years prior to the car wreck that is the subject of this litigation. Hurst and Ray shopped together once or twice per month and shared rides many times over the years, alternating whose vehicle...
