Tourism Industries v. Hourigan

CABRET, fudge

MEMORANDUM OPINION

This matter was heard by the Court on May 11, 1994. At the outset, the parties stipulated that the total damages were $3600.00. A trial was held on the issue of liability alone. Specifically, the issue before the Court is whether or not defendants are liable for the damage done to a rental vehicle which defendant Hourigan had leased from the plaintiffs and which was involved in an accident while being driven by a third person who Hourigan claims took the keys from his hotel room without his knowledge or permission.

FACTS

Defendant Hourigan, an employee of…