Connecticut Case Commentaries

Strict Compliance Required in Administrative Appeals: Basilicato v. Department of Public Utility Control

Date: Sep 4, 1985

Strict Compliance Required in Administrative Appeals: Basilicato v. Department of Public Utility Control Introduction Anthony E. Basilicato v. Department of Public Utility Control is a pivotal case...

State of Connecticut v. Napier Talton: Admissibility of Paternity and Prior Arrest Evidence in Sexual Assault Trials

Date: Aug 28, 1985

State of Connecticut v. Napier Talton: Admissibility of Paternity and Prior Arrest Evidence in Sexual Assault Trials Introduction State of Connecticut v. Napier Talton (197 Conn. 280) is a landmark...

Enhanced Probable Cause Standards in Connecticut: An Analysis of State v. Kimbro

Date: Aug 21, 1985

Enhanced Probable Cause Standards in Connecticut: An Analysis of State of Connecticut v. Germano Kimbro Introduction State of Connecticut v. Germano Kimbro, 197 Conn. 219 (1985), is a landmark...

Due Process in Civil Contempt Proceedings: Analysis of CHRISTINE A. COLOGNE ET AL. v. WESTFARMS ASSOCIATES ET AL.

Date: Aug 7, 1985

Due Process in Civil Contempt Proceedings: Analysis of CHRISTINE A. COLOGNE ET AL. v. WESTFARMS ASSOCIATES ET AL. Introduction The case of Christine A. Cologne et al. v. Westfarms Associates et al....

Personal Jurisdiction and Equitable Counterclaims in Trust Administration: Analysis of United States Trust Company v. James T. Bohart, Sr.

Date: Jul 31, 1985

Personal Jurisdiction and Equitable Counterclaims in Trust Administration: Analysis of United States Trust Company v. James T. Bohart, Sr. Introduction United States Trust Company v. James T. Bohart,...

Ortìcelli v. Powers: Clarifying Statutory Limitations on Civil Rights Actions

Date: Jul 24, 1985

Ortìcelli v. Powers: Clarifying Statutory Limitations on Civil Rights Actions Introduction The case of Dominic J. Orticelli v. Suzanne Powers et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Reaffirmation of Trial Court Discretion in Domestic Relations: MARY ANN LEO v. SALVATORE LEO, JR.

Date: Jul 24, 1985

Reaffirmation of Trial Court Discretion in Domestic Relations: MARY ANN LEO v. SALVATORE LEO, JR. Introduction MARY ANN LEO v. SALVATORE LEO, JR. (197 Conn. 1), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Prior Pending Action Doctrine Affirmed in ELINOR HALPERN v. Board of Education

Date: Jul 17, 1985

Prior Pending Action Doctrine Affirmed in Elinor Halpern v. Board of Education of the City of Bristol Introduction The case of Elinor Halpern v. Board of Education of the City of Bristol, decided by...

Affirmation of Jurisdiction Clauses in Commercial Leases and Strict Standards for Unconscionability – Fairfield Lease Corp. v. Romano’s Auto Service

Date: Jul 17, 1985

Affirmation of Jurisdiction Clauses in Commercial Leases and Strict Standards for Unconscionability Fairfield Lease Corporation v. Romano’s Auto Service et al. (4 Conn. App. 495) Introduction...

Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Conveyance in Maturo v. Gerard: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis

Date: Jul 3, 1985

Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Conveyance in Maturo v. Gerard: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis Introduction The case of Dominic Maturo et al. v. Edward J. Gerard et al. adjudicated by the Supreme...

Affirmation of Workers' Compensation Act's Exclusivity in Employer-Tort Liability: Perille v. Raybestos-Manhattan-Europe, Inc.

Date: Jun 26, 1985

Affirmation of Workers' Compensation Act's Exclusivity in Employer-Tort Liability: Perille v. Raybestos-Manhattan-Europe, Inc. Introduction The case of Samuel R. Perille v....

Abuse of Conditional Privilege in Defamation: Analysis of BERNE B. BLEICH v. FLORENCE CROSBY ORTIZ et al.

Date: Jun 19, 1985

Abuse of Conditional Privilege in Defamation: Analysis of BERNE B. BLEICH v. FLORENCE CROSBY ORTIZ et al. Introduction BERNE B. BLEICH v. FLORENCE CROSBY ORTIZ ET AL. is a landmark decision delivered...

Balancing of Equities in Granting Stays: Griffin Hospital v. Commission on Hospitals and Health Care

Date: Jun 12, 1985

Balancing of Equities in Granting Stays: Griffin Hospital v. Commission on Hospitals and Health Care Introduction Griffin Hospital v. Commission on Hospitals and Health Care (196 Conn. 451) is a...

Solomon v. Aberman & Levett: Legal Standards for Prejudgment Remedies and Separability of Claims

Date: Jun 5, 1985

Solomon v. Aberman & Levett: Legal Standards for Prejudgment Remedies and Separability of Claims Introduction The case of Elisabeth F. S. Solomon v. Rosalie Aberman et al. and Elisabeth F. S. Solomon...

Supreme Court of Connecticut Limits Presentence Confinement Credit to In-State Custody

Date: May 29, 1985

Supreme Court of Connecticut Limits Presentence Confinement Credit to In-State Custody Introduction In the landmark case Samuel Lewis Johnson v. John R. Manson, Commissioner of Correction, decided by...

Affirming Judicial Authority to Modify Child Support and Custody Despite Non-Modifiable Stipulations: Mary Guille v. Peter Guille, Jr.

Date: May 15, 1985

Affirming Judicial Authority to Modify Child Support and Custody Despite Non-Modifiable Stipulations: Mary Guille v. Peter Guille, Jr. Introduction Mary Guille v. Peter Guille, Jr. is a landmark case...

Superseded Pleadings as Evidential Admissions: Supreme Court of Connecticut's Ruling in Dreier v. Upjohn

Date: May 15, 1985

Superseded Pleadings as Evidential Admissions: Supreme Court of Connecticut's Ruling in Dreier v. Upjohn Introduction Adeleine Dreier v. The Upjohn Company et al. is a landmark case adjudicated by...

Strict Compliance with Administrative Remedies in Age Discrimination Claims: Sullivan v. Waterbury Board of Police Commissioners

Date: May 8, 1985

Strict Compliance with Administrative Remedies in Age Discrimination Claims: Sullivan v. Waterbury Board of Police Commissioners Introduction In Frederick T. Sullivan v. The Board of Police...

Disqualification of Municipal Officials in Zoning Decisions: The Murach Case

Date: May 8, 1985

Disqualification of Municipal Officials in Zoning Decisions: The Murach Case Introduction The Murach v. Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of New London case, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Strict Foreclosure and the Appointment of Rent Receivers: Insights from Hartford Federal Savings v. Tucker

Date: May 8, 1985

Strict Foreclosure and the Appointment of Rent Receivers: Insights from Hartford Federal Savings v. Tucker 1. Introduction The case of Hartford Federal Savings and Loan Association v. Stanley V....