Connecticut Case Commentaries

Establishing the Proper Application of Collateral Source Reductions in Wrongful Death Actions: A Comprehensive Analysis of GEORGE A. FLEMING III v. STEPHEN M. GARNETT ET AL. (231 Conn. 77)

Date: Aug 24, 1994

Establishing the Proper Application of Collateral Source Reductions in Wrongful Death Actions: A Comprehensive Analysis of GEORGE A. FLEMING III v. STEPHEN M. GARNETT ET AL. (231 Conn. 77)...

Reaffirming Circumstantial Evidence and Lesser Included Offenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Tevfik Sivri

Date: Aug 24, 1994

Reaffirming Circumstantial Evidence and Lesser Included Offenses: A Comprehensive Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Tevfik Sivri Introduction State of Connecticut v. Tevfik Sivri (231 Conn. 115,...

BENNETT v. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD: Insurers Required to Plead Policy Limits as Special Defenses

Date: Aug 17, 1994

BENNETT v. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD: Insurers Required to Plead Policy Limits as Special Defenses Introduction BENNETT v. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD, 230 Conn. 795 (1994),...

Lease Assignment and Lessee Liability: Upholding Additional Rent Obligations in WATER AND WAY PROPERTIES v. COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

Date: Aug 10, 1994

Lease Assignment and Lessee Liability: Upholding Additional Rent Obligations Introduction In the landmark case of WATER AND WAY PROPERTIES v. COLT'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. (230 Conn. 660), the...

Establishing the Abuse of Discretion Standard in Habeas Corpus Certification Denials: SIMMS v. WARDEN

Date: Aug 10, 1994

Establishing the Abuse of Discretion Standard in Habeas Corpus Certification Denials: SIMMS v. WARDEN Introduction The case of Floyd SIMMS v. WARDEN, State Prison (230 Conn. 608) adjudicated by the...

Permanent Prohibitory Injunctions and the Scope of Automatic Stays: Insights from Tomasso Brothers, Inc. v. October Twenty-Four, Inc.

Date: Aug 10, 1994

Permanent Prohibitory Injunctions and the Scope of Automatic Stays: Insights from Tomasso Brothers, Inc. v. October Twenty-Four, Inc. Introduction Tomasso Brothers, Inc. v. October Twenty-Four, Inc.,...

Balancing Contempt Jurisdiction and Attorney-Client Privilege: Ullmann v. State of Connecticut

Date: Aug 10, 1994

Balancing Contempt Jurisdiction and Attorney-Client Privilege: Ullmann v. State of Connecticut Introduction Thomas A. Ullmann v. State of Connecticut, decided on August 9, 1994, by the Supreme Court...

SCHNABEL v. TYLER: Establishing Boundaries for Qualified Immunity in Retaliation Claims

Date: Aug 10, 1994

SCHNABEL v. TYLER: Establishing Boundaries for Qualified Immunity in Retaliation Claims Introduction Philip H. Schnabel v. Clyde R. Tyler, 230 Conn. 735 (1994), is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Final Judgment Rule Affirmed: Denial of Stay Not Appealable in Waterbury Teachers Association v. Freedom of Information Commission

Date: Aug 3, 1994

Final Judgment Rule Affirmed: Denial of Stay Not Appealable in Waterbury Teachers Association v. Freedom of Information Commission Introduction The case of Waterbury Teachers Association v. Freedom...

Thomas Metz Recommitment: Shifting Burdens in Mental Health Holdings

Date: Aug 3, 1994

Thomas Metz Recommitment: Shifting Burdens in Mental Health Holdings Introduction State of Connecticut v. Thomas Metz, 230 Conn. 400 (1994), represents a pivotal case in Connecticut's legal...

Clarifying Setoff Timing and CUTPA’s Reach to Banks: Analysis of NORMAND JOSEF Enterprises, Inc. v. Connecticut National Bank

Date: Aug 3, 1994

Clarifying Setoff Timing and CUTPA’s Reach to Banks: Analysis of NORMAND JOSEF Enterprises, Inc. v. Connecticut National Bank Introduction NORMAND JOSEF Enterprises, Inc. v. Connecticut National...

Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Death Penalty Sentences in Capital Felony Cases Due to Procedural Errors in Sentencing Hearings

Date: Jul 27, 1994

Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Death Penalty Sentences in Capital Felony Cases Due to Procedural Errors in Sentencing Hearings Introduction State of Connecticut v. Michael B. Ross (230 Conn....

Mandatory Continuous Judicial Supervision During Voir Dire in Criminal Trials

Date: Jul 27, 1994

Mandatory Continuous Judicial Supervision During Voir Dire in Criminal Trials Introduction State of Connecticut v. Warren Patterson (230 Conn. 385) is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

No Constitutional Right to Jury Trial for CUTPA Claims

Date: Jul 20, 1994

No Constitutional Right to Jury Trial for CUTPA Claims Introduction Associated Investment Company Limited Partnership v. Williams Associates IV et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court...

Landmark Ruling on Rape Shield Statute and Prior Misconduct Evidence: State v. Kulmac

Date: Jul 6, 1994

Landmark Ruling on Rape Shield Statute and Prior Misconduct Evidence: State v. Kulmac (230 Conn. 43) Introduction State of Connecticut v. Steven B. Kulmac is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Establishing Frequency Requirements for CUIPA Claims: Marion Lees v. Middlesex Insurance Co.

Date: Jun 29, 1994

Establishing Frequency Requirements for CUIPA Claims: Marion Lees v. Middlesex Insurance Co. Introduction In Marion Lees v. Middlesex Insurance Company, the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed...

Exhaustion of Grievance Procedures Excused Due to Futility: Labbe v. Pension Commission of Hartford

Date: Jun 29, 1994

Exhaustion of Grievance Procedures Excused Due to Futility: Labbe v. Pension Commission of the City of Hartford Introduction Case: Allen J. Labbe et al. v. Pension Commission of the City of Hartford...

GAJEWSKI v. PAVELO: Limiting the General Verdict Rule Through Explicit Jury Findings

Date: Jun 29, 1994

GAJEWSKI v. PAVELO: Limiting the General Verdict Rule Through Explicit Jury Findings Introduction Maria Gajewski et al. v. Arthur Pavelo et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Enhanced Protections Against Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Mulligan v. Rioux

Date: Jun 29, 1994

Enhanced Protections Against Malicious Prosecution: Insights from Mulligan v. Rioux Introduction The case of Arthur J. Mulligan v. Robert Rioux et al. (229 Conn. 716) adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

General Statutes 52-72: Permitting Amendments to Civil Process After Return Date – Insights from CONCEPT ASSOCIATES, LTD. v. BOARD OF TAX REVIEW

Date: Jun 15, 1994

General Statutes 52-72: Permitting Amendments to Civil Process After Return Date – Insights from CONCEPT ASSOCIATES, LTD. v. BOARD OF TAX REVIEW Introduction CONCEPT ASSOCIATES, LTD. v. BOARD OF TAX...