I damaged a hire car in the hire car company's forecourt - am I liable?
Having hired a vehicle, I subsequently damaged it whilst still in the forecourt of the hiring company. Am I still fully liable for the damage caused?
Asked on 28 May 2010 by shorty36
Answered by
Dan Harrison
If the car was under your control and you had signed for it, then you will be liable.
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