Enhancing Fourth Amendment Protections: State of Connecticut v. David Mooney Introduction State of Connecticut v. David Mooney (218 Conn. 85), decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on March 19,...
Governmental Immunity in School Policy Decisions: Heigl v. Board of Education Introduction The case of Paul Heigl, Administrator (Estate of Jason Heigl) v. Board of Education of the Town of New...
Proper Service of Process and Statutory Limitations in Drainage Nuisance Cases: Hillman v. Town of Greenwich Introduction Howard B. Hillman v. Town of Greenwich (217 Conn. 520) is a landmark case...
Reasonable Interpretation of Zoning Regulations and Delegation of Authority: Spero v. Zoning Board of Guilford Introduction Richard Spero v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Guilford is a...
No Ongoing Parent-Child Relationship Standard Redefined in In Re Jessica M. Introduction The landmark case In Re Jessica M. (217 Conn. 459) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut in 1991,...
Hanover v. Fireman's Fund: Upholding One-Year Limitation on Insurance Subrogation Claims Introduction The case of Hanover Insurance Company v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company et al. was adjudicated...
Proper Use of Special Defenses and CUTPA Standards in Contract Disputes: Emlee Equipment Leasing Corp. v. Waterbury Transmission, Inc. Introduction In the case of Emlee Equipment Leasing Corporation...
Equitable Defenses in Summary Process Actions: Insights from Dianne Fellows v. Marjorie Martin Introduction The case of Dianne Fellows v. Marjorie Martin (217 Conn. 57) adjudicated by the Supreme...
Chicano v. State: Defining Double Jeopardy in Concurrent Homicide Convictions Introduction In State of Connecticut v. Marx J. Chicano (216 Conn. 699, 1990), the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed...
Clarifying Trial Court Authority on Defense Counsel Conflicts, Case Joinder, and Jury Instruction Adequacy: STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. GERALD JENNINGS Introduction In the landmark decision of STATE OF...
Clarifying Judicial Review Standards for Public Utility Rate Orders: CONNECTICUT LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY v. DPUC Introduction The case of Connecticut Light and Power Company v. Department of Public...
Burden of Proof in Deficiency Judgment Proceedings: Eichman v. JJ Building Co. Introduction The case of Gladys Barbara Eichman v. J J Building Company, Inc., et al. adjudicated by the Supreme Court...
Defining 'Original Action' under General Statutes 52-592(a): Pintavalle v. Valkanos Introduction Frank F. Pintavalle, Conservator (Estate of Gary A. Pintavalle) v. Dimitrios Valkanos is a landmark...
Automatic Stays and the Opening of Foreclosure Judgments: A Comprehensive Analysis of Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank v. Sullivan Introduction The case of Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank v....
Right to Judicial Review of Reprimands for Non-Representational Communication: Pinsky v. Statewide Grievance Committee Introduction Irving J. Pinsky v. Statewide Grievance Committee et al., 216 Conn....
Destruction of Public Employee Discipline Records Declared an Illegal Subject of Collective Bargaining Introduction In the landmark case of Joseph I. Lieberman, Attorney General v. State Board of...
Establishing Boundaries for Vicarious Liability Under CUTPA: A-G Foods, Inc. v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc. Introduction The case A-G Foods, Inc. v. Pepperidge Farm, Inc., et al. (216 Conn. 200),...
Connecticut Supreme Court Reaffirms Strict Exclusionary Rule: No Good Faith Exception Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Michael Joseph Marsala, decided on August 7, 1990, by the...
Investigatory Detentions and Due Process: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Lamme Introduction State of Connecticut v. Richard Lamme, 216 Conn. 172 (1990), presents a pivotal judicial analysis...
Southport Manor Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Brian J. Foley: Clarifying the Scope of Res Judicata in Motions to Dismiss Introduction In Southport Manor Convalescent Center, Inc. v. Brian J. Foley...