Connecticut Case Commentaries

State of Connecticut v. Miller: Affirmation of Waiver of Oath Deviations and Reliable Identification Standards

Date: Mar 11, 1987

State of Connecticut v. Miller: Affirmation of Waiver of Oath Deviations and Reliable Identification Standards Introduction In State of Connecticut v. Lawrence J. Miller, Jr., reported at 202 Conn....

Asherman v. Connecticut: Upholding Strict Standards for New Trial Petitions and Enforcing Res Judicata in Juror Misconduct Claims

Date: Mar 4, 1987

Asherman v. Connecticut: Upholding Strict Standards for New Trial Petitions and Enforcing Res Judicata in Juror Misconduct Claims Introduction Asherman v. State of Connecticut is a landmark decision...

STATE v. GILNITE: Unconditional Nolo Contendere Pleas and the Waiver of Appeal Rights

Date: Feb 25, 1987

STATE v. GILNITE: Unconditional Nolo Contendere Pleas and the Waiver of Appeal Rights Introduction State of Connecticut v. Maureen Gilnite (198 Conn. 369) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Defining Purpose in Robbery Charges: Connecticut Supreme Court in Williams v. State

Date: Feb 25, 1987

Defining Purpose in Robbery Charges: Connecticut Supreme Court in State of Connecticut v. Michael D. Williams Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Michael D. Williams (202 Conn. 349,...

Enforceability of Cohabitation Agreements: BOLAND v. CATALANO Sets Connecticut Precedent

Date: Feb 18, 1987

Enforceability of Cohabitation Agreements: BOLAND v. CATALANO Sets Connecticut Precedent Introduction In Ruth Boland v. Ronald M. Catalano, 202 Conn. 333 (1987), the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Limits of Promissory Estoppel in Employment Contracts: Maria D'Ulisse-Cupo v. Notre Dame High School

Date: Feb 4, 1987

Limits of Promissory Estoppel in Employment Contracts: Maria D'Ulisse-Cupo v. Board of Directors of Notre Dame High School Introduction The case of Maria D'Ulisse-Cupo v. Board of Directors of Notre...

Clarifying Burden of Proof and Federal Preemption in Unfair Trade Practices: Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Canaan Oil Co.

Date: Feb 4, 1987

Clarifying Burden of Proof and Federal Preemption in Unfair Trade Practices: Atlantic Richfield Co. v. Canaan Oil Co. Introduction The case of Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) v. Canaan Oil Company...

Application and Limits of the General Verdict Rule in Employment Contract Disputes: Finley v. Aetna Decision

Date: Jan 28, 1987

Application and Limits of the General Verdict Rule in Employment Contract Disputes: Finley v. Aetna Decision Introduction The case of Thomas P. Finley v. Aetna Life and Casualty Company (202 Conn....

Affirmation of Proper Termination Notices in Federally Subsidized Housing Cases

Date: Jan 28, 1987

Affirmation of Proper Termination Notices in Federally Subsidized Housing Cases Introduction Jefferson Garden Associates v. Doris Greene is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Restatement Second Approach Over Lex Loci Delicti: O'CONNOR v. O'CONNOR

Date: Dec 24, 1986

Restatement Second Approach Over Lex Loci Delicti: O'CONNOR v. O'CONNOR Introduction Case: Roseann C. O'Connor v. Brian O'Connor (201 Conn. 632) Court: Supreme Court of Connecticut Date: December 23,...

Boehm v. Kish: Defining Causation and Liability in Alcohol Service Cases

Date: Nov 19, 1986

Boehm v. Kish: Defining Causation and Liability in Alcohol Service Cases Introduction Boehm v. Kish et al., adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on November 18, 1986, is a pivotal case...

Chestnut Realty, Inc. v. CHRO: Establishing Evidentiary Burdens in Housing Discrimination Cases

Date: Sep 3, 1986

Chestnut Realty, Inc. v. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities ET AL. Establishing Evidentiary Burdens in Housing Discrimination Cases Introduction Chestnut Realty, Inc. v. Commission on Human...

Municipal Liability in Contract Breach: Insights from West Haven Sound Development Corp. v. City of West Haven

Date: Aug 27, 1986

Municipal Liability in Contract Breach: Insights from West Haven Sound Development Corp. v. City of West Haven Introduction The case of West Haven Sound Development Corporation v. City of West Haven,...

Expansion of Connecticut Pawnbroker Statutes to Repurchase Transactions

Date: Aug 13, 1986

Expansion of Connecticut Pawnbroker Statutes to Repurchase Transactions Introduction In Robert Rhodes v. City of Hartford et al. (12831), the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed whether state...

Brookfield v. Candlewood Shores Estates: Clarifying Summary Judgment Procedures and Attorney's Fees in Municipal Tax Collection

Date: Aug 13, 1986

Brookfield v. Candlewood Shores Estates: Clarifying Summary Judgment Procedures and Attorney's Fees in Municipal Tax Collection Introduction In the landmark case TOWN OF BROOKFIELD v. CANDLEWOOD...

Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice: Catz v. Rubenstein

Date: Aug 13, 1986

Discovery Rule in Medical Malpractice: Catz v. Rubenstein Introduction In the landmark case Harold Catz, Executor (Estate of Elaine S. Foster) v. Stephen R. Rubenstein, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Retroactive Application of Extended Statute of Limitations and Admissibility of HLA Tests in Paternity Cases: SHARON MOORE v. HOWARD McNAMARA

Date: Aug 13, 1986

Retroactive Application of Extended Statute of Limitations and Admissibility of HLA Tests in Paternity Cases Introduction SHARON MOORE v. HOWARD McNAMARA is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court...

Limitations of the Public Policy Exception in Employment at Will Cases: An Analysis of Edward v. Morris

Date: Aug 6, 1986

Limitations of the Public Policy Exception in Employment at Will Cases: An Analysis of Edward v. Morris Introduction Edward V. Morris v. The Hartford Courant Company is a seminal case decided by the...

Strict Enforcement of Written Contracts in Home Improvement: RICHARD C. CAULKINS v. JOHN P. PETRILLO ET AL.

Date: Aug 6, 1986

Strict Enforcement of Written Contracts in Home Improvement: RICHARD C. CAULKINS v. JOHN P. PETRILLO ET AL. Introduction The case of Richard C. Caulkins v. John P. Petrillo et al. was adjudicated by...

Substantive Admissibility of Prior Inconsistent Statements: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOSEPH WHELAN

Date: Aug 6, 1986

Substantive Admissibility of Prior Inconsistent Statements: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOSEPH WHELAN Introduction STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOSEPH WHELAN, 200 Conn. 743 (1986), is a landmark...