The defendants sought summary judgment dismissing claims arising from a motor vehicle accident following a cottage birthday party where alcohol was consumed.
The plaintiffs alleged the property owners were liable as social hosts and as occupiers of premises, arguing they failed to prevent intoxicated driving and failed to address rocks allegedly obstructing a right-of-way.
The court held the property owners were not social hosts because they neither organized nor participated in the party and did not serve alcohol.
The accident also occurred off their property, and their limited right to use a shared right‑of‑way did not make them occupiers responsible for its condition.
Finding no genuine issue requiring a trial, the court dismissed the action and cross‑claims against them.
