Connecticut Case Commentaries

Independent Appellate Determination in Custodial Interrogation: State of Connecticut v. James Pinder

Date: Aug 25, 1999

Independent Appellate Determination in Custodial Interrogation: State of Connecticut v. James Pinder Introduction State of Connecticut v. James Pinder (250 Conn. 385, 1999) is a pivotal case that...

Establishing Franchise Relationships Under Connecticut Law: Analysis of Hartford Electric Supply Co. v. Allen-Bradley Co.

Date: Aug 25, 1999

Establishing Franchise Relationships Under Connecticut Law: Analysis of Hartford Electric Supply Co. v. Allen-Bradley Co. Introduction Hartford Electric Supply Company v. Allen-Bradley Company, Inc.,...

Enforcement of Specific Contractual Alimony Calculations: Analysis of ISSLER v. ISSLER

Date: Aug 18, 1999

Enforcement of Specific Contractual Alimony Calculations: Analysis of ISSLER v. ISSLER Introduction ISSLER v. ISSLER, 250 Conn. 226 (1999), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Affirming the Bright-Line Test for Appellate Jurisdiction: State of Connecticut v. Ralston Salmon

Date: Aug 11, 1999

Affirming the Bright-Line Test for Appellate Jurisdiction: State of Connecticut v. Ralston Salmon Introduction In State of Connecticut v. Ralston Salmon (250 Conn. 147), the Supreme Court of...

Daley v. Aetna: Jurisdiction of Jury in Determining Public Concern in Retaliatory Discharge Claims

Date: Aug 4, 1999

Daley v. Aetna: Jurisdiction of Jury in Determining Public Concern in Retaliatory Discharge Claims Introduction Daley v. Aetna Life and Casualty Company et al. is a landmark case decided by the...

Respondeat Superior and Release: Implications from Reyes Alvarez v. New Haven Register, Inc.

Date: Jul 28, 1999

Respondeat Superior and Release: Implications from Reyes Alvarez v. New Haven Register, Inc. Introduction Reyes Alvarez v. New Haven Register, Inc. (249 Conn. 709) is a seminal case decided by the...

Implied Employment Contracts and Wrongful Termination: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gaudio v. Griffin Health Services Corp.

Date: Jul 21, 1999

Implied Employment Contracts and Wrongful Termination: A Comprehensive Analysis of Gaudio v. Griffin Health Services Corp. Introduction In the landmark case of Brian Gaudio v. Griffin Health Services...

Establishment of Parental Immunity Against Third-Party Liability Claims in Connecticut: The Crotta v. Home Depot Decision

Date: Jul 21, 1999

Establishment of Parental Immunity Against Third-Party Liability Claims in Connecticut: The Crotta v. Home Depot Decision Introduction Crotta v. Home Depot, Inc. is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Prima Facie Equal Protection Violations in Zoning Denials: Analysis of Thomas v. City of West Haven

Date: Jun 30, 1999

Prima Facie Equal Protection Violations in Zoning Denials: Analysis of Thomas v. City of West Haven Introduction Thomas v. City of West Haven, 249 Conn. 385 (1999), adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Dual Alimony Authorized and Jurisdiction over Future Trust Interests Rejected in Smith v. Smith

Date: Jun 16, 1999

Dual Alimony Authorized and Jurisdiction over Future Trust Interests Rejected in Smith v. Smith Introduction Case Title: Prentice K. Smith, Jr. v. Sheilah T. Smith, 249 Conn. 265 (1999) Court:...

Exclusion of Subcontractors from the Home Improvement Act: Insights from MEADOWS v. HIGGINS

Date: Jun 2, 1999

Exclusion of Subcontractors from the Home Improvement Act: Insights from MEADOWS v. HIGGINS Introduction The case of Michael Meadows v. Harrison Scott Higgins et al. (249 Conn. 155) adjudicated by...

Equitable Relief Under CUTPA Bypasses Four-Month Limitation Period in Kim v. Magnotta

Date: Jun 2, 1999

Equitable Relief Under CUTPA Bypasses Four-Month Limitation Period in Kim v. Magnotta Introduction Yeong Gil Kim et al. v. Dominick Magnotta et al., 249 Conn. 94 (1999), adjudicated by the Supreme...

Attorney-Client Privilege Upholding in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Connecticut Supreme Court Sets New Precedent

Date: May 26, 1999

Attorney-Client Privilege Upholding in Insurance Coverage Disputes: Connecticut Supreme Court Sets New Precedent Introduction The case of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company v. Aetna Casualty and...

Multiplicity of Foreclosure Actions and Cost Taxation in Municipal Tax Lien Foreclosures: Analysis of CITY OF DANBURY v. DANA INVESTMENT CORPORATION

Date: May 26, 1999

Multiplicity of Foreclosure Actions and Cost Taxation in Municipal Tax Lien Foreclosures: Analysis of CITY OF DANBURY v. DANA INVESTMENT CORPORATION Introduction CITY OF DANBURY v. DANA INVESTMENT...

Affirmation of 'Clear and Convincing Evidence' Standard in Termination of Parental Rights Cases: Insights from In re Hector L. et al.

Date: May 19, 1999

Affirmation of 'Clear and Convincing Evidence' Standard in Termination of Parental Rights Cases: Insights from In re Hector L. et al. Introduction In re Hector L. et al. is a pivotal decision by the...

Serrano v. Burns: Extending § 13a-144 to Public Parking Areas Adjacent to Highways

Date: Apr 21, 1999

Serrano v. Burns: Extending § 13a-144 to Public Parking Areas Adjacent to Highways Introduction Maria Serrano v. J. William Burns, Commissioner of Transportation, et al. is a landmark case...

Collateral Estoppel and General Verdicts: Insights from Dowling v. Finley Associates

Date: Apr 7, 1999

Collateral Estoppel and General Verdicts: Insights from Dowling v. Finley Associates Introduction The case of Vincent J. Dowling, Sr., et al. v. Finley Associates, Inc., et al., adjudicated by the...

Extending Batson Protections: The Prohibition of Religious Affiliation-Based Peremptory Challenges in State of Connecticut v. Dennis Hodge

Date: Apr 7, 1999

Extending Batson Protections: The Prohibition of Religious Affiliation-Based Peremptory Challenges in State of Connecticut v. Dennis Hodge Introduction State of Connecticut v. Dennis Hodge, decided...

Parol Evidence and Contract Interpretation in Property Tax Appeals: Insights from HLO Land Ownership Associates Ltd. Partnership v. City of Hartford

Date: Apr 7, 1999

Parol Evidence and Contract Interpretation in Property Tax Appeals: Insights from HLO Land Ownership Associates Ltd. Partnership v. City of Hartford Introduction The case of HLO Land Ownership...

Exclusion of Self-Insured Vehicles from Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Analysis of Ethel Orkney v. Hanover Insurance Company

Date: Mar 31, 1999

Exclusion of Self-Insured Vehicles from Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Analysis of Ethel Orkney v. Hanover Insurance Company Introduction Ethel Orkney v. Hanover Insurance Company is a landmark case...