Contract Ambiguity and Arbitration: Insights from UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY v. WISVEST-CONNECTICUT, LLC Introduction The case of UNITED ILLUMINATING COMPANY v. WISVEST-CONNECTICUT, LLC (259 Conn....
Interpretation of "Sudden and Accidental" Exception in Pollution Exclusions: Buell Industries, Inc. v. Greater New York Mutual Insurance Company Introduction Buell Industries, Inc. v. Greater New...
Establishing Aggrievement in Zoning Law: Insights from Harris v. Zoning Commission of New Milford Introduction The case of Vivian W. Harris et al. v. Zoning Commission of the Town of New Milford...
STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOE BURGOS VEGA: Upholding Counsel Effectiveness and Evidentiary Standards in Violent Crime Proceedings Introduction STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOE BURGOS VEGA (259 Conn. 374,...
Balancing Interests in Private Nuisance: Insights from Pestey v. Cushman Introduction The case of James Pestey et al. v. Nathan R. Cushman et al. (259 Conn. 345) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Limiting Intervention: Connecticut Supreme Court's Clarification on Environmental Standing in NIZZARDO v. STATE TRAFFIC COMMISSION Introduction The case of Maurice NIZZARDO v. STATE TRAFFIC...
Enhancing Expert Witness Disclosure Obligations: Insights from WAGNER v. CLARK EQUIPMENT COmpany Introduction In the landmark case of Kevin Wagner et al. v. Clark Equipment Company, Inc., et al. (259...
Enhancing Parental Rights: Connecticut's Landmark Decision in Roth v. Weston Introduction In the seminal case of Mindy Roth et al. v. Stan Weston (259 Conn. 202, 2002), the Supreme Court of...
Court Mandates Preliminary Inquiry into Alleged Jury Misconduct: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. THOMAS CENTENO Introduction In the landmark case of STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. THOMAS CENTENO, the...
Unvested Pension Benefits as Divisible Marital Property: Connecticut Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction Sharon Bender v. Mark Bender, 258 Conn. 733 (2001), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Clarifying Contempt: Ambiguity in Support Agreements Does Not Preclude Findings of Wilful Non-Compliance Introduction The case of ALICE SABLOSKY v. MICHAEL SABLOSKY (258 Conn. 713) adjudicated by the...
Defining Agricultural Use under Local Zoning: Insights from Bruce Wood v. Zoning Board of Appeals Introduction In the landmark case of Bruce Wood et al. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of...
Exclusivity of Charitable Purpose in Property Tax Exemption: H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, Inc. v. Town of Washington Introduction The case of H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, Inc. v. Town of Washington...
Standing Limitations in Municipal Litigation: An Analysis of Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corp. Introduction Ganim v. Smith & Wesson Corporation et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Administrative vs. Legislative Functions in Historic Overlay Zone Designation: Insights from Heithaus v. Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction The case of Thomas Heithaus et al. v. Planning and...
Procedural Default in Habeas Corpus: Insights from Vernon L. Cobham v. Commissioner of Correction Introduction The case of Vernon L. Cobham v. Commissioner of Correction, adjudicated by the Supreme...
Sole Proximate Cause Doctrine in Municipal Liability: Mary E. Smith v. City of New Haven Introduction Mary E. Smith v. City of New Haven (258 Conn. 56, 2001) is a pivotal case in Connecticut law...
Exclusion of Mandatory Arbitration Proceedings from Offer of Judgment Interest under Connecticut's § 52-192a Introduction Sherry Nunno et al. v. Walter Wixner II et al., 257 Conn. 671 (2001),...
Clarifying Collateral Estoppel in Zoning Variance Enforcement: R and R Pool and Patio, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Ridgefield Introduction R and R Pool and Patio, Inc., et al. v. Zoning Board...
Due Process Requirements in Workers' Compensation Claim Transfers: Insights from Joseph Giaimo v. City of New Haven Introduction Joseph Giaimo v. City of New Haven et al., 257 Conn. 481 (2001), is a...