Connecticut Case Commentaries

Buckman v. People Express: Upholding Independent Good Faith Claims Beyond Statutory Remedies

Date: Sep 2, 1987

Buckman v. People Express: Upholding Independent Good Faith Claims Beyond Statutory Remedies Introduction Buckman v. People Express, Inc. (205 Conn. 166), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Signature Offenses: Comprehensive Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Pollitt (1987)

Date: Aug 26, 1987

Establishing Signature Offenses: Comprehensive Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Pollitt (1987) Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. David M. Pollitt (205 Conn. 61, 1987) represents a...

Interpretation of Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Lambert v. Stovell

Date: Aug 19, 1987

Interpretation of Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice: Lambert v. Stovell Introduction Frederick C. Lambert v. Peter B. Stovell is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Severance of Joint Trials: STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JAMES BOSCARINO

Date: Aug 12, 1987

Severance of Joint Trials: STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JAMES BOSCARINO Introduction In the landmark case STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JAMES BOSCARINO (204 Conn. 714), the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Establishing Standards for Videotaped Testimony of Minor Victims in Sexual Abuse Cases: STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. CHARLES JARZBEK

Date: Aug 12, 1987

Establishing Standards for Videotaped Testimony of Minor Victims in Sexual Abuse Cases: STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. CHARLES JARZBEK Introduction The landmark case of STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. CHARLES...

Affirming the Self-Executing Attorney’s Retaining Lien in Connecticut Jurisprudence

Date: Aug 5, 1987

Affirming the Self-Executing Attorney’s Retaining Lien in Connecticut Jurisprudence Introduction The case of Marsh, Day Calhoun v. Elisabeth Solomon, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Required Before Seeking Judicial Relief in Election Law: A Commentary on Concerned Citizens of Sterling v. Town of Sterling

Date: Aug 5, 1987

Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies Required Before Seeking Judicial Relief in Election Law: A Commentary on Concerned Citizens of Sterling v. Town of Sterling Introduction The case Concerned...

Prosecutorial Misconduct and Witness Impeachment Procedures: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JEROME WILLIAMS

Date: Jul 29, 1987

Prosecutorial Misconduct and Witness Impeachment Procedures: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Jerome Williams (204 Conn. 523) Introduction State of Connecticut v. Jerome Williams, decided by the...

Mozzochi v. Beck et al.: Establishing Boundaries for Abuse of Process and Legal Malpractice Claims Against Attorneys

Date: Jul 29, 1987

Mozzochi v. Beck et al.: Establishing Boundaries for Abuse of Process and Legal Malpractice Claims Against Attorneys Introduction Charles J. Mozzochi v. Bruce S. Beck et al., 204 Conn. 490 (1987),...

Strict Adherence to Subsection (d) Over Procedural Requirements in License Suspension: Volck v. Muzio

Date: Jul 29, 1987

Strict Adherence to Subsection (d) Over Procedural Requirements in License Suspension: Volck v. Muzio Introduction In the landmark case of Raymond A. Volck v. Benjamin A. Muzio, Commissioner of Motor...

Establishing Proximate Cause in Municipal Wrongful Death Claims: WEI PING WU v. TOWN OF FAIRFIELD

Date: Jul 22, 1987

Establishing Proximate Cause in Municipal Wrongful Death Claims: WEI PING WU v. TOWN OF FAIRFIELD Introduction The case of Wei Ping Wu, Administrator (Estate of Janet Wu) v. Town of Fairfield et al.,...

Defining the Public Policy Exception in At-Will Employment: Carbone v. Atlantic Richfield Co.

Date: Jul 22, 1987

Defining the Public Policy Exception in At-Will Employment: Carbone v. Atlantic Richfield Co. Introduction William C. Carbone, Jr. v. Atlantic Richfield Company, 204 Conn. 460 (1987), is a pivotal...

State of Connecticut v. Hernandez: Affirming the Felony Murder Statute and Limitations on Voir Dire Juror Inquiries

Date: Jul 15, 1987

State of Connecticut v. Hernandez: Affirming the Felony Murder Statute and Limitations on Voir Dire Juror Inquiries Introduction State of Connecticut v. Heriberto Hernandez (204 Conn. 377),...

Strict Liability Barred by Blood Shield Statute in Zichichi v. Middlesex Memorial Hospital

Date: Jul 15, 1987

Strict Liability Barred by Blood Shield Statute in Zichichi v. Middlesex Memorial Hospital Introduction Zichichi v. Middlesex Memorial Hospital, 204 Conn. 399 (1987), is a pivotal case in Connecticut...

Dunham v. Dunham: Upholding Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Relief in Family Probate Disputes

Date: Jul 8, 1987

Dunham v. Dunham: Upholding Fiduciary Duty and Equitable Relief in Family Probate Disputes Introduction Roger S. Dunham filed a lawsuit against his brother, Carl M. Dunham, Jr., challenging the...

Continuation of Exigent Circumstances: Admissibility of Evidence Following Warrantless Entry in State v. Magnano

Date: Jul 8, 1987

Continuation of Exigent Circumstances: Admissibility of Evidence Following Warrantless Entry in State of Connecticut v. Carol Magnano Introduction State of Connecticut v. Carol Magnano is a pivotal...

Exclusion of Contingent Inheritance in Marital Dissolution: Yale Rubin v. Shirley A. Rubin

Date: Jul 1, 1987

Exclusion of Contingent Inheritance in Marital Dissolution: Yale Rubin v. Shirley A. Rubin Introduction The case of Yale Rubin v. Shirley A. Rubin (204 Conn. 224) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Enhancing Standards for Investigative Detentions and Witness Identifications in Sexual Assault Cases: Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Mitchell

Date: Jun 24, 1987

Enhancing Standards for Investigative Detentions and Witness Identifications in Sexual Assault Cases: Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Mitchell Introduction State of Connecticut v. Jeffrey...

Establishing Control in Public Nuisance Liability: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. TIPPETTS-ABBETT-McCARTHY-STRATTON

Date: Jun 24, 1987

Establishing Control in Public Nuisance Liability: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. TIPPETTS-ABBETT-McCARTHY-STRATTON Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v....

McDonough v. Connecticut Bank: Upholding the Substantial Factor Test in Stress-Related Workers' Compensation Claims

Date: Jun 17, 1987

McDonough v. Connecticut Bank: Upholding the Substantial Factor Test in Stress-Related Workers' Compensation Claims Introduction Rosalie McDonough v. Connecticut Bank and Trust Company et al., 204...