Connecticut Case Commentaries

Affirmation of Departmental Jurisdiction Over Unapproved Shoreline Structures: Da v. d SAMS et al.

Date: May 1, 2013

Affirmation of Departmental Jurisdiction Over Unapproved Shoreline Structures: Da v. d SAMS et al. Introduction The case of Da v. d SAMS et al. (308 Conn. 359) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

STATE v. POLANCO: Establishing the Vacatur Approach for Double Jeopardy in Connecticut

Date: Apr 3, 2013

STATE v. POLANCO: Establishing the Vacatur Approach for Double Jeopardy in Connecticut Introduction State of Connecticut v. Carlos Polanco, 308 Conn. 242, decided on April 2, 2013, represents a...

Vacatur as a Remedy for Mootness in Judicial Appeals: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Date: Mar 5, 2013

Vacatur as a Remedy for Mootness in Judicial Appeals: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Charlotte Hungerford...

Expanded Scope of 'Sale of Narcotics' Near Schools Affirmed: STATE v. WEBSTER

Date: Feb 27, 2013

Expanded Scope of 'Sale of Narcotics' Near Schools Affirmed: STATE of Connecticut v. Kenneth Webster Introduction State v. Kenneth Webster (308 Conn. 43) is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Duty of Care in Fraternity Negligence: Marc Grenier v. Commissioner of Transportation et al.

Date: Sep 26, 2012

Establishing Duty of Care in Fraternity Negligence: Marc Grenier v. Commissioner of Transportation et al. Introduction In Marc Grenier, Administrator (Estate of Nicholas Grass) v. Commissioner of...

Landlord Liability for Tenant-Owned Vicious Dogs under Common-Law Premises Liability

Date: Sep 19, 2012

Landlord Liability for Tenant-Owned Vicious Dogs under Common-Law Premises Liability Introduction Patricia Giacalone v. Housing Authority of the Town of Wallingford is a landmark case decided by the...

Failure to Investigate Named Witnesses as Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Analysis of Norman GAINES v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION

Date: Sep 19, 2012

Failure to Investigate Named Witnesses as Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Analysis of Norman GAINES v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION Introduction Norman GAINES v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION is a...

Overruling Kemp and McClendon: Admitting Expert Testimony on Eyewitness Identification Reliability in Connecticut

Date: Sep 5, 2012

Overruling Kemp and McClendon: Admitting Expert Testimony on Eyewitness Identification Reliability in Connecticut Introduction State of Connecticut v. Brady Guilbert, 306 Conn. 218 (2012) marks a...

Inference of Intent to Kill in Murder Convictions: Analysis of STATE v. Otto

Date: Jun 6, 2012

Inference of Intent to Kill in Murder Convictions: Analysis of STATE of Connecticut v. Kenneth John Otto, Sr. Introduction In the case of State of Connecticut v. Kenneth John Otto, Sr. (305 Conn....

Marital Dissolution Decrees as Fraudulent Transfers Under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: Analysis of Regina Canty v. Kathleen Otto

Date: May 2, 2012

Marital Dissolution Decrees as Fraudulent Transfers Under the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act: Analysis of Regina Canty v. Kathleen Otto Introduction In the landmark case of Regina Canty,...

Connecticut's Supreme Court Upholds Garcetti in Public Employment Retaliation Case and Clarifies Statutory Claims

Date: May 2, 2012

Connecticut's Supreme Court Upholds Garcetti in Public Employment Retaliation Case and Clarifies Statutory Claims Introduction In Perez–Dickson v. City of Bridgeport (304 Conn. 483), the Supreme...

Exclusivity of Highway Defect Remedies Under §52–557n Precludes Concurrent Nuisance Claims: HIMMELSTEIN v. TOWN OF WINDSOR

Date: Apr 4, 2012

Exclusivity of Highway Defect Remedies Under §52–557n Precludes Concurrent Nuisance Claims: HIMMELSTEIN v. TOWN OF WINDSOR Introduction The case of Paul R. HIMMELSTEIN v. TOWN OF WINDSOR et al. (304...

Reversing Equitable Estoppel in Paternity and Reimbursement Claims: Fischer v. Zollino

Date: Feb 8, 2012

Reversing Equitable Estoppel in Paternity and Reimbursement Claims: Fischer v. Zollino Introduction Eric Fischer v. Richard Zollino, 303 Conn. 661 (2012), is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Overruling the Presumption in Favor of Joinder: Insights from STATE of Connecticut v. Leotis Payne

Date: Jan 25, 2012

Overruling the Presumption in Favor of Joinder: Insights from STATE of Connecticut v. Leotis Payne Introduction In STATE of Connecticut v. Leotis Payne, 303 Conn. 538 (2012), the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying Jury Instructions on Weapon Operability in Connecticut: Analysis of State v. Darryl W.

Date: Jan 11, 2012

Clarifying Jury Instructions on Weapon Operability in Connecticut: Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Darryl W. Introduction In the landmark case of State of Connecticut v. Darryl W., the...

Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Joseph P. Ganim et al.: Clarifying Antitrust Injury Requirements in the Context of Corrupt Practices

Date: Dec 14, 2011

Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v. Joseph P. Ganim et al.: Clarifying Antitrust Injury Requirements in the Context of Corrupt Practices Introduction The case of Bridgeport Harbour Place I, LLC v....

RMS Residential Properties v. Anna M. Miller: Affirming Note Holder's Standing Under General Statutes § 49-17

Date: Dec 14, 2011

RMS Residential Properties v. Anna M. Miller: Affirming Note Holder's Standing Under General Statutes § 49-17 Introduction The case of RMS Residential Properties, LLC. v. Anna M. Miller et al. (303...

Balancing Discovery Obligations and Sanctions in Offer of Compromise: Yeager v. Alvarez Establishes Judicial Discretion Limits

Date: Nov 23, 2011

Balancing Discovery Obligations and Sanctions in Offer of Compromise: Yeager v. Alvarez Establishes Judicial Discretion Limits Introduction Case: Donna Yeager v. Maria Alvarez et al. Court: Supreme...

Continuing Course of Conduct Doctrine in Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: *WATTS v. CHITTENDEN*

Date: Jul 20, 2011

Continuing Course of Conduct Doctrine in Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: WATTS v. CHITTENDEN Introduction Case: John D. Watts v. Heather Chittenden (301 Conn. 575) Court: Supreme Court...

Clarifying the Discretionary Scope of §37-3a for Post-Dissolution Interest Awards: Howard B. Sosin v. Susan F. Sosin

Date: Feb 23, 2011

Clarifying the Discretionary Scope of §37-3a for Post-Dissolution Interest Awards: Howard B. Sosin v. Susan F. Sosin Introduction The case Howard B. Sosin v. Susan F. Sosin (300 Conn. 205),...