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 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 Introduction BENNETT v. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD, 230 Conn. 795 (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 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. Introduction Tomasso Brothers, Inc. v. October Twenty-Four, Inc.,...
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 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 Introduction The case of Waterbury Teachers Association v. Freedom...
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 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 Introduction State of Connecticut v. Michael B. Ross (230 Conn....
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 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 (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. 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 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 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 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 Introduction CONCEPT ASSOCIATES, LTD. v. BOARD OF TAX...