Harrelson v. R.J

Anthony Harrelson appeals from the Conecuh Circuit Court's judgment, entered on a jury verdict, in favor of R.J., individually and as mother and next friend of J.B. We affirm. Facts and Procedural History The evidence at trial revealed the following facts. On Sunday, March 14, 1999, R.J. allowed her 15-year-old daughter, J.B., to spend the night with J.B.'s 15-year-old friend, M.B., after the two had returned from a weekend ROTC meet. At that time, M.B. lived with her mother and with her stepfather, Anthony Harrelson. The girls spent the afternoon at home with Anthony while M.B.'s mother was at work. After M.B.'s mother came home, M.B. and J.B. asked M.B.'s mother and Anthony if they could have a wine cooler that was in the refrigerator. M.B.'s mother and Anthony said no, and the girls did not ask about it again.