Connecticut Case Commentaries

Res Judicata Does Not Preclude Modification of Strict Foreclosure Judgments on Remand: Insights from Wahba v. JPMorgan Chase

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Res Judicata Does Not Preclude Modification of Strict Foreclosure Judgments on Remand: Insights from Wahba v. JPMorgan Chase Introduction The case of Susanne P. Wahba v. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A....

Affirmation of Admissibility Standards for Cooperation Agreements and Prosecutorial Practices in Connecticut Supreme Court Decision

Date: Jun 26, 2024

Affirmation of Admissibility Standards for Cooperation Agreements and Prosecutorial Practices in Connecticut Supreme Court Decision Introduction In the case of State of Connecticut v. Tyhitt Bember,...

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes First Amendment Protections in Campaign Finance in Markley v. State Elections Enforcement Commission

Date: May 22, 2024

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes First Amendment Protections in Campaign Finance in Markley v. State Elections Enforcement Commission Introduction In the landmark case of Joe Markley et al. v....

Supreme Court of Connecticut Rules Against Ratio Utility Billing in Residential Leases

Date: May 8, 2024

Supreme Court of Connecticut Rules Against Ratio Utility Billing in Residential Leases Introduction In the landmark case of Northland Investment Corporation v. Public Utilities Regulatory Authority...

Connecticut Supreme Court: Filed Rate Doctrine Does Not Affect Foreclosure Jurisdiction and Upholds Special Defenses Related to Mortgage Enforcement

Date: May 1, 2024

Connecticut Supreme Court: Filed Rate Doctrine Does Not Affect Foreclosure Jurisdiction and Upholds Special Defenses Related to Mortgage Enforcement Introduction In the landmark case of M&T Bank v....

Clarifying the Filing Requirement in Workers' Compensation: AJDINI v. FRANK LILL & SON, INC. Establishes Strict Interpretation of 'File'

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Clarifying the Filing Requirement in Workers' Compensation: Ajredin Ajdini v. Frank Lill & Son, Inc. Establishes Strict Interpretation of 'File' Introduction The case of Ajredin Ajdini v. Frank Lill...

Clarifying Jurisdiction in Third-Party Visitation: Hepburn v. Brill

Date: Apr 17, 2024

Clarifying Jurisdiction in Third-Party Visitation: Hepburn v. Brill Introduction The case of Laurie Hepburn v. Chandler Brill, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on April 16, 2024, marks a...

Strict Compliance with Preparation and Mailing Requirements in License Suspension Hearings: Supreme Court of Connecticut Sets New Precedent

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Strict Compliance with Preparation and Mailing Requirements in License Suspension Hearings: Supreme Court of Connecticut Sets New Precedent Introduction The case Anthony J. Marshall III v....

Impact of STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. GONZALO DIAZ on Jury Instructions and Prosecutorial Conduct

Date: Apr 10, 2024

Impact of State of Connecticut v. Gonzalo Diaz on Jury Instructions and Prosecutorial Conduct Introduction State of Connecticut v. Gonzalo Diaz, 311 A.3d 714, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Non-Reviewability of Inconsistent Verdicts and Mistrial Discretion Confirmed in State of Connecticut v. Henderson

Date: Mar 20, 2024

Non-Reviewability of Inconsistent Verdicts and Mistrial Discretion Confirmed in State of Connecticut v. Henderson Introduction In State of Connecticut v. Lawrence Lee Henderson, the Connecticut...

Clarifying Collateral Estoppel in Probate Appeals: O'Sullivan v. Haught Sets New Precedent

Date: Mar 13, 2024

Clarifying Collateral Estoppel in Probate Appeals: O'Sullivan v. Haught Sets New Precedent Introduction David O'Sullivan v. Alan F. Haught, 309 A.3d 1194, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Revolutionizing FOIA: Establishing the "Reasonable Possibility" Standard in Law Enforcement Exceptions

Date: Feb 28, 2024

Revolutionizing FOIA: Establishing the "Reasonable Possibility" Standard in Law Enforcement Exceptions Introduction The case of John Drumm, Chief of Police, et al. v. Freedom of Information...

Affirmation of Burglary Conviction Despite Incomplete Jury Instruction on Intent Elements

Date: Jan 31, 2024

Affirmation of Burglary Conviction Despite Incomplete Jury Instruction on Intent Elements Introduction State of Connecticut v. Kyle A. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Roberto Alves v. Janice Giegler: Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Stricter Standards for Minor Party Nominations

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Roberto Alves v. Janice Giegler: Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Stricter Standards for Minor Party Nominations Introduction Roberto Alves v. Janice Giegler et al. (306 A.3d 455), adjudicated...

Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms 'Prior Petition' Refers Only to State Habeas Petitions and Reinforces Strict Timelines

Date: Jan 24, 2024

Connecticut Supreme Court Affirms 'Prior Petition' Refers Only to State Habeas Petitions and Reinforces Strict Timelines Introduction The case of Bruce M. Felder v. Commissioner of Correction...

Barash v. Lembo: Affirming Trustees' Fiduciary Duties in Managing Residuary Trust Assets

Date: Nov 8, 2023

Barash v. Lembo: Affirming Trustees' Fiduciary Duties in Managing Residuary Trust Assets Introduction Barash v. Lembo is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Connecticut, adjudicated on...

Limitation of Judicial Jurisdiction in Dismissed Criminal Cases: Insights from Connecticut's Supreme Court in State v. Butler

Date: Sep 20, 2023

Limitation of Judicial Jurisdiction in Dismissed Criminal Cases: Insights from Connecticut's Supreme Court in State v. Butler Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. CARLTON...

Enforcement of Religious Marriage Contracts: Connecticut's Precedent in Tilsen v. Benson

Date: Sep 6, 2023

Enforcement of Religious Marriage Contracts: Connecticut's Precedent in Tilsen v. Benson Introduction The landmark case Jon-Jay Tilsen v. Miriam E. Benson (347 Conn. 758) adjudicated by the Supreme...

Expanding the Scope of Medical Malpractice Under General Statutes §4-160(f): Emotional Distress Damages Recognized

Date: Aug 23, 2023

Expanding the Scope of Medical Malpractice Under General Statutes §4-160(f): Emotional Distress Damages Recognized Introduction The case of Emmett Escobar-Santana et al. v. State of Connecticut,...

Defining the Boundaries of COVID-19 Immunity for Healthcare Providers under Executive Order No. 7V

Date: Aug 9, 2023

Defining the Boundaries of COVID-19 Immunity for Healthcare Providers under Executive Order No. 7V Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut's decision in Kimberly Manginelli, Conservator (Estate...