Connecticut Case Commentaries

Union Grievance Procedures Satisfy Due Process Requirements: TEDESCO v. CITY OF STAMFORD

Date: Jun 3, 1992

Union Grievance Procedures Satisfy Due Process Requirements: TEDESCO v. CITY OF STAMFORD Introduction TEDESCO v. CITY OF STAMFORD is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut in...

Limits on Inverse Condemnation and Sovereign Immunity: Rudra Tamm v. J. William Burns

Date: Jun 3, 1992

Limits on Inverse Condemnation and Sovereign Immunity: Rudra Tamm v. J. William Burns Introduction The case of Rudra Tamm, Trustee v. J. William Burns, Commissioner of Transportation et al. (222...

Correcting Clerical Errors and Awarding Counsel Fees in Marital Dissolution: Maguire v. Maguire

Date: May 6, 1992

Correcting Clerical Errors and Awarding Counsel Fees in Marital Dissolution: Maguire v. Maguire Introduction CAROL CONOVER MAGUIRE filed for the dissolution of her forty-year marriage to WALTER...

Distinguishing Intentional Conduct from Negligence in Arson Cases: Analysis of American National Fire Insurance Co. v. Barry Schuss

Date: Apr 29, 1992

Distinguishing Intentional Conduct from Negligence in Arson Cases: Analysis of American National Fire Insurance Co. v. Barry Schuss Introduction The case of American National Fire Insurance Company...

Inclusion of Fraudulently Conveyed Property in Marital Assets: Analysis of WATSON v. WATSON

Date: Apr 22, 1992

Inclusion of Fraudulently Conveyed Property in Marital Assets: Analysis of WATSON v. WATSON Introduction WATSON v. WATSON, 221 Conn. 698 (1992), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut,...

Defamation and Absolute Privilege in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Kelley v. Bonney et al.

Date: Apr 8, 1992

Defamation and Absolute Privilege in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings: Insights from Kelley v. Bonney et al. (221 Conn. 549) Introduction John J. Kelley v. Winifred Bonney et al. is a landmark case...

Enforcement of Guarantor Waivers and Lender Responsibilities in Secured Lending: Connecticut National Bank v. Douglas

Date: Apr 8, 1992

Enforcement of Guarantor Waivers and Lender Responsibilities in Secured Lending: Connecticut National Bank v. Douglas Introduction In the landmark case of Connecticut National Bank v. Judith C....

Attorney Liability in Dual Representation: Insights from Westport Bank v. Corcoran et al.

Date: Apr 1, 1992

Attorney Liability in Dual Representation: Insights from Westport Bank v. Corcoran et al. Introduction The case of Westport Bank and Trust Company v. Corcoran, Mallin, and Aresco et al., adjudicated...

Raines v. Freedom of Information Commission: Enforcing Statutory Timeframes for Administrative Appeals

Date: Mar 25, 1992

Raines v. Freedom of Information Commission: Enforcing Statutory Timeframes for Administrative Appeals Introduction The landmark case of James Raines v. Freedom of Information Commission et al. (221...

Exclusive Remedy Defense in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Grant v. Bassman

Date: Mar 18, 1992

Exclusive Remedy Defense in Workers' Compensation: Insights from Grant v. Bassman Introduction In the landmark case of Russell Grant et al. v. Charles Bassman et al. (221 Conn. 465), the Supreme...

Ottochian v. Freedom of Information Commission: Balancing Transparency and Privacy in Teacher Evaluations

Date: Mar 11, 1992

Ottochian v. Freedom of Information Commission: Balancing Transparency and Privacy in Teacher Evaluations Introduction Philip Ottochian v. Freedom of Information Commission et al. (221 Conn. 393) is...

Establishing the Primacy of Exculpatory Scientific Evidence in Upholding the Presumption of Innocence: Connecticut v. Hammond

Date: Feb 26, 1992

Establishing the Primacy of Exculpatory Scientific Evidence in Upholding the Presumption of Innocence: Connecticut v. Hammond Introduction In the landmark case of State of Connecticut v. Ricky C....

Enhancing Access to Information: The Precipitating Factors and Implications of CAROL ROSE ET AL. v. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION

Date: Feb 19, 1992

Enhancing Access to Information: The Precipitating Factors and Implications of CAROL ROSE ET AL. v. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION Introduction CAROL ROSE ET AL. v. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION...

Enforcement of Statutory Requirements on Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Harlach v. Metropolitan Property and Liability Insurance Company

Date: Feb 12, 1992

Enforcement of Statutory Requirements on Uninsured Motorist Coverage: Harlach v. Metropolitan Property and Liability Insurance Company Introduction The case of Louise Harlach et al. v. Metropolitan...

Standing Limitations for Individual Commission Members in Administrative Appeals: Munhall v. Inland Wetlands Commission

Date: Jan 29, 1992

Standing Limitations for Individual Commission Members in Administrative Appeals: Munhall v. Inland Wetlands Commission Introduction Munhall v. Inland Wetlands Commission of the Town of Lebanon et...

STATE v. RIVERA: Affirmation of Evidentiary Standards in Admitting Unavailable Witness Testimony and Declarations Against Penal Interest

Date: Jan 29, 1992

STATE v. RIVERA: Affirmation of Evidentiary Standards in Admitting Unavailable Witness Testimony and Declarations Against Penal Interest Introduction In the landmark case of State of Connecticut v....

Defining 'Keeper' Liability Under Connecticut's Dog Bite Statute: An Analysis of ROY J. FALBY ET AL. v. RICHARD ZAREMBSKI ET AL.

Date: Jan 22, 1992

Defining 'Keeper' Liability Under Connecticut's Dog Bite Statute: An Analysis of ROY J. FALBY ET AL. v. RICHARD ZAREMBSKI ET AL. Introduction The case ROY J. FALBY ET AL. v. RICHARD ZAREMBSKI ET AL....

State of Connecticut v. Trevor Pinnock: Affirmation on Conspiracy and Attempt to Murder without Proven Motive

Date: Jan 15, 1992

State of Connecticut v. Trevor Pinnock: Affirmation on Conspiracy and Attempt to Murder without Proven Motive Introduction In State of Connecticut v. Trevor Pinnock (220 Conn. 765), the Supreme Court...

Unisys Corporation v. Department of Labor Et Al.: Establishing Competitor Standing in Public Contract Bidding

Date: Jan 1, 1992

Unisys Corporation v. Department of Labor Et Al.: Establishing Competitor Standing in Public Contract Bidding Introduction Unisys Corporation v. Department of Labor Et Al. is a pivotal case decided...

State of Connecticut v. David Lewis: Affirming Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Establishing Evidentiary Standards

Date: Dec 18, 1991

State of Connecticut v. David Lewis: Affirming Conspiracy to Commit Murder and Establishing Evidentiary Standards Introduction State of Connecticut v. David Lewis is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...