Court of Appeals of Georgia February 6, 2001, A00A2012 (Smith v. Brooks)

Smith, Presiding Judge.

Debbie Smith brought this action as custodian of Patrick Johnson, a ten-year-old child, after Patrick was accidentally shot and wounded by his brother Danny with a .22 rifle while visiting Gary Brooks, Jr. at the Brookses’ home. Smith contended that the Brookses were negligent in allowing the boys access to a firearm and ammunition while they were absent from the home.