Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. v. Brenner

The accident happened while the defendants were returning to Manchester from a trip to New York. The principal issue tried was whether or not the insured was carrying either Bren ner or Silverberg for a consideration. The insured stated that the decision to take the trip was made on September 4 at Brenner’s restaurant in Manchester. He testified: “Well, Mr. Brenner had taken me to the beach all summer. I promised him when I was going to the World’s Fair I would like to have him come with me. Mr. Silverberg happened to be in the restaurant. Somehow or other Mr. Brenner — he mentioned he was…