Connecticut Case Commentaries

Bouchard v. People's Bank: Affirming Assignee Rights Under Connecticut General Statutes 52-118

Date: Jul 10, 1991

Bouchard v. People's Bank: Affirming Assignee Rights Under Connecticut General Statutes 52-118 Introduction Bouchard v. People's Bank is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Connecticut,...

Kilduff v. Adams: Establishing Standards for Fraud Claims and Emotional Distress Damages

Date: Jun 19, 1991

Kilduff v. Adams: Establishing Standards for Fraud Claims and Emotional Distress Damages Introduction Sandra L. Kilduff et al. v. Adams, Inc., et al. (219 Conn. 314, 1991) is a landmark decision by...

Connecticut Supreme Court Broadens 'Pending Before Commission' Scope in Winchester Woods v. Planning and Zoning Commission

Date: Jun 19, 1991

Connecticut Supreme Court Broadens 'Pending Before Commission' Scope in Winchester Woods Associates v. Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction Winchester Woods Associates v. Planning and Zoning...

Substantial Performance and Limitation of Damages in Construction Contracts: ARGENTINIS v. GOULD

Date: Jun 12, 1991

Substantial Performance and Limitation of Damages in Construction Contracts: ARGENTINIS v. GOULD Introduction Takis Argentinis v. Paul L. Gould et al., 219 Conn. 151 (1991), is a pivotal case in...

Establishing Standing in Administrative Appeals: Light Rigging Co. v. Dept. of Public Utility Control

Date: Jun 12, 1991

Establishing Standing in Administrative Appeals: Light Rigging Co. v. Department of Public Utility Control Introduction Light Rigging Company et al. v. Department of Public Utility Control et al....

Sanzone v. Bridgeport: Affirming Statutory Exclusivity in Municipal Liability for Highway Defects

Date: Jun 12, 1991

Sanzone v. Bridgeport: Affirming Statutory Exclusivity in Municipal Liability for Highway Defects Introduction Louis Sanzone et al. v. Board of Police Commissioners of the City of Bridgeport et al....

Authority of Public Utility Control to Equalize Rates and Reopen Proceedings Affirmed

Date: Jun 5, 1991

Authority of Public Utility Control to Equalize Rates and Reopen Proceedings Affirmed Introduction In the landmark case of TOWN OF GREENWICH ET AL. v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITY CONTROL ET AL. (219...

Utility vs. Nonutility Property in Rate Base Allocation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Connecticut Light and Power Co. v. Department of Public Utility Control

Date: May 22, 1991

Utility vs. Nonutility Property in Rate Base Allocation: A Comprehensive Analysis of Connecticut Light and Power Co. v. Department of Public Utility Control Introduction In the landmark case of...

Affirming Breach of Contract: Alenter Inc.'s Failure to Convey Real Property Under Established Agreement

Date: May 15, 1991

Affirming Breach of Contract: Alenter Inc.'s Failure to Convey Real Property Under Established Agreement Introduction In Mitchel J. O'Hara, Sr., et al. v. State of Connecticut et al. (218 Conn. 628,...

Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co. v. Walsh: Establishing Household Residency and Misrepresentation Standards in Insurance Claims

Date: May 15, 1991

Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co. v. Walsh: Establishing Household Residency and Misrepresentation Standards in Insurance Claims Introduction Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company v. Donald F. Walsh, Sr.,...

Substantial Evidence Review and Limitation of Stacking in Fleet Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Chmielewski v. Aetna Casualty

Date: May 15, 1991

Substantial Evidence Review and Limitation of Stacking in Fleet Underinsured Motorist Coverage: Chmielewski v. Aetna Casualty Introduction In Chmielewski, executrix (Estate of Robert E. Chmielewski)...

Strict Compliance with Statutory Requirements for Real Estate Listing Agreements Established in McCutcheon and Burr, Inc. v. Berman

Date: May 8, 1991

Strict Compliance with Statutory Requirements for Real Estate Listing Agreements Established in McCutcheon and Burr, Inc. v. Berman Introduction McCutcheon and Burr, Inc. v. William W. Berman, et al....

Defining 'Solid Waste Disposal Facility' and Mandating Judicial Review of Environmental Cleanup Orders: Carothers v. Connecticut Building Wrecking Co.

Date: May 8, 1991

Defining 'Solid Waste Disposal Facility' and Mandating Judicial Review of Environmental Cleanup Orders: Carothers v. Connecticut Building Wrecking Co. Introduction The Supreme Court of Connecticut,...

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Scope of Employment Criteria in Gurliacci v. Mayer

Date: May 8, 1991

Connecticut Supreme Court Establishes Scope of Employment Criteria in Gurliacci v. Mayer Introduction Debra A. Gurliacci, a police officer in Stamford, Connecticut, filed a lawsuit against George...

Admissibility of Prior Voluntary Testimony in Subsequent Criminal Retrials: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Gary G. Castonguay

Date: May 8, 1991

Admissibility of Prior Voluntary Testimony in Subsequent Criminal Retrials: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Gary G. Castonguay Introduction State of Connecticut v. Gary G. Castonguay is a...

Adoption of the 'Cause and Prejudice' Standard in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Johnson v. Commissioner of Correction

Date: Apr 24, 1991

Adoption of the 'Cause and Prejudice' Standard in Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Johnson v. Commissioner of Correction Introduction Case: Alphonso Johnson et al. v. Commissioner of Correction Court:...

Indemnification and Prejudgment Remedies in Tie Communications v. Kopp

Date: Apr 10, 1991

Indemnification and Prejudgment Remedies in Tie Communications v. Kopp Introduction Tie Communications, Inc. v. Robert Kopp et al. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Pleasant View Farms Development, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals: Upholding Nonconforming Use Standards

Date: Apr 10, 1991

Pleasant View Farms Development, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals: Upholding Nonconforming Use Standards Introduction Pleasant View Farms Development, Inc., et al. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the...

Interpretation of 'Using' in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: AETNA Life and Casualty Company v. Bulaong

Date: Mar 20, 1991

Interpretation of 'Using' in Uninsured Motorist Coverage: AETNA Life and Casualty Company v. Bulaong Introduction The case of AETNA Life and Casualty Company v. Irene D. Bulaong et al. Gregory...

Commission's Interpretation of "Fee Interest in Right-of-Way" Upheld; Procedural Due Process Not Violated in Zoning Permit Case

Date: Mar 20, 1991

Commission's Interpretation of "Fee Interest in Right-of-Way" Upheld; Procedural Due Process Not Violated in Zoning Permit Case Introduction In DOUBLE I LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ET AL. v. PLAN AND ZONING...