Parental Immunity and Minor’s Suits: Analysis of Kevin G. Dubay v. Inasita Irish Introduction The case of Kevin G. Dubay, Conservator of Estate of Elizabeth Irish v. Inasita Irish, decided by the...
Zapata v. Burns: Establishing Statute of Limitations for Architects and Engineers Introduction Zapata E. Zapata, Administratrix (Estate of Luis A. Zapata), et al. v. J. William Burns, Commissioner of...
Substantial Performance and Notice Requirements in Payment Bond Claims: The Nor'Easter Group, Inc. v. Colossale Concrete, Inc. Introduction The case of The Nor'Easter Group, Inc. v. Colossale...
Subject Matter Jurisdiction Cannot Be Waived: Insight from Marie D. Castro et al. v. Joaquim Viera et al. (207 Conn. 420) Introduction The case of Marie D. Castro et al. v. Joaquim Viera et al....
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies: Insights from Donald Pet v. Department of Health Services Introduction The case of Donald Pet v. Department of Health Services et al. (207 Conn. 346),...
Establishing Causation in Breach of Contract Damages: Insights from West Haven Sound Development Corp. v. City of West Haven Introduction The case of West Haven Sound Development Corporation v. City...
Enforcement of Statute of Limitations Under CUTPA: Fichera v. Mine Hill Corporation Introduction Anthony S. Fichera et al. v. Mine Hill Corporation et al. is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Blake v. Blake: Establishing Precedents in Joint Custody and Marital Asset Division Introduction Blake v. Blake, 207 Conn. 217 (1988), is a significant case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Reaffirming the Harmless Error Doctrine in Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Claims: NARDINI v. MANSON Introduction Dante Nardini v. John R. Manson, Commissioner of Correction, 207 Conn. 118 (1988),...
Preponderance of Evidence Standard for Arson Defense in Property Insurance Claims Introduction FRANK VERRASTRO ET AL. v. MIDDLESEX INSURANCE COMPANY, 207 Conn. 179 (1988), adjudicated by the Supreme...
Modification of Probation Conditions in State of Connecticut v. Kendall Smith Introduction State of Connecticut v. Kendall Smith, 207 Conn. 152 (1988), is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court...
Griffin Hospital Liability in Medical Malpractice: Establishing Breach of Standard of Care Introduction The case Victor R. Mather et al. v. The Griffin Hospital et al. (207 Conn. 125) addressed...
Sovereign Immunity and Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies in Tenure and Salary Disputes: Insights from Barde v. Board of Trustees Introduction Barde v. Board of Trustees of Regional Community...
Establishing Liability for Serving Alcohol to Minors: A New Precedent in Wrongful Death Cases Introduction The landmark case Wayne M. Ely, Administrator (Estate of Christopher Ely), et al. v. C....
Admissibility of Expert Testimony on Defendant’s Intent in Narcotics Cases: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOSE VILALASTRA Introduction STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOSE VILALASTRA, 207 Conn. 35...
Connecticut Supreme Court Protects Jury Trial Right by Invalidating Statute 14-295 in Bishop v. Kelly Introduction In the landmark case of Jon Bishop et al. v. James J. Kelly, decided on March 22,...
Waiver of Statutory Time Limits and Illegality of Multiple Hearings in Zoning Commission Decisions: Frito-Lay, Inc. v. Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction The case of Frito-Lay, Inc. v....
Strict Requirements for Proving Intent Under the Workers' Compensation Act – Nolan v. Borkowski Introduction Wendy Nolan et al. v. Alan Borkowski et al., 206 Conn. 495 (1988), is a pivotal case...
Res Judicata in Property Damage Claims: Analysis of Erin Orselet et al. v. Kevin T. DeMatteo et al. Introduction The case of Erin Orselet et al. v. Kevin T. DeMatteo et al. (206 Conn. 542, 1988)...
Mandatory Inclusion of Municipal Clerks in Zoning Appeals: SIMKO v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Introduction JENNETTE S. SIMKO ET AL. v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD ET AL. (206 Conn....