Lahey v. Sharp

This action arose out of an automobile accident involving three cars — one driven by plaintiff, Michael Lahey, one by defendant, William Sharp, and the third by an unidentified driver (who fled from the scene of the accident). The third automobile was owned by defendant Avis Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc. After a jury verdict of $5,500 in favor of plaintiff and against all defendants, and defendants Avis and Chrysler Leasing appeal.

Before commencement of trial, the court ruled that there was a rebuttable presumption in law that the third automobile was being driven with the own er’s consent at the…