Connecticut Case Commentaries

Refining Counterclaim Procedures in Strict Foreclosure Actions: The Wallingford v. Glen Valley Decision

Date: May 18, 1983

Refining Counterclaim Procedures in Strict Foreclosure Actions: The Wallingford v. Glen Valley Decision Introduction The case of TOWN OF WALLINGFORD v. GLEN VALLEY ASSOCIATES, INC., ET AL. (190 Conn....

Comprehensive Commentary on STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. LUIS ROQUE

Date: May 18, 1983

Rioting at Correctional Institutions: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Luis Roque (190 Conn. 143) Introduction State of Connecticut v. Luis Roque is a seminal case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements in Sexual Assault Cases: Analysis of State v. Ouellette

Date: May 11, 1983

Admissibility of Prior Consistent Statements in Sexual Assault Cases: Analysis of State v. Ouellette Introduction State of Connecticut v. Leo Joseph Ouellette, 190 Conn. 84 (1983), is a pivotal case...

Allocation of Burden and Procedural Safeguards in Personal Jurisdiction: Standard Tallow Corp. v. Jowdy

Date: May 4, 1983

Allocation of Burden and Procedural Safeguards in Personal Jurisdiction: Standard Tallow Corp. v. Jowdy Introduction The landmark case of Standard Tallow Corporation v. James Jowdy et al.,...

Dezso Bartha Jr. v. Waterbury House Wrecking Co.: Statutes of Limitations and Summary Judgment in Negligence Claims

Date: May 4, 1983

Dezso Bartha Jr. v. Waterbury House Wrecking Co.: Statutes of Limitations and Summary Judgment in Negligence Claims Introduction Dezso Bartha Jr. v. Waterbury House Wrecking Company, Inc. is a...

Wilful Conduct Requirement for Treble Damages: DeMilo et al. v. City of West Haven

Date: Apr 6, 1983

Wilful Conduct Requirement for Treble Damages: DeMilo et al. v. City of West Haven Introduction DeMilo et al. v. City of West Haven is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Restatement of Fiduciary Duty and Statute of Limitations in Pacelli Brothers Transportation, Inc. v. Torino Pacelli

Date: Mar 2, 1983

Restatement of Fiduciary Duty and Statute of Limitations in Pacelli Brothers Transportation, Inc. v. Torino Pacelli Introduction Pacelli Brothers Transportation, Inc., et al v. Torino Pacelli is a...

Consideration of Drainage and Historical Factors in Zoning Change Denials: A Comprehensive Analysis of ALFRED B. BURNHAM v. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION

Date: Feb 16, 1983

Consideration of Drainage and Historical Factors in Zoning Change Denials: A Comprehensive Analysis of ALFRED B. BURNHAM v. PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Introduction The case of Alfred B. Burnham...

Establishing the Standard of Proof in Temporary Custody Proceedings: In Re Juvenile Appeal (83-CD)

Date: Feb 16, 1983

Establishing the Standard of Proof in Temporary Custody Proceedings: In Re Juvenile Appeal (83-CD) Introduction In Re Juvenile Appeal (83-CD) is a pivotal decision rendered by the Supreme Court of...

Constructive Eviction in the Context of Mortgage Foreclosure: Conference Center Limited v. TRC — The Research Corporation of New England

Date: Feb 9, 1983

Constructive Eviction in the Context of Mortgage Foreclosure: Conference Center Limited v. TRC — The Research Corporation of New England Introduction Conference Center Limited v. TRC — The Research...

Ensuring Voluntary and Informed Guilty Pleas: Connecticut v. Childree

Date: Jan 26, 1983

Ensuring Voluntary and Informed Guilty Pleas: Connecticut v. Childree Introduction State of Connecticut v. Eugene Childree (189 Conn. 114) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Defining Permissible Farming Operations and Municipal Estoppel in Zoning: Zoning Commission of Sherman v. Lescynski

Date: Dec 29, 1982

Defining Permissible Farming Operations and Municipal Estoppel in Zoning: Zoning Commission of Sherman v. Lescynski Introduction The case of Zoning Commission of the Town of Sherman et al. v. Thomas...

Comprehensive Commentary on Donald M. Carpenter v. Priscilla Carpenter: Establishing Standards for Marital Dissolution and Financial Awards

Date: Dec 29, 1982

Establishing Standards for Marital Dissolution and Financial Awards: A Comprehensive Analysis of Donald M. Carpenter v. Priscilla Carpenter Introduction Donald M. Carpenter v. Priscilla Carpenter is...

Concurrent State Prosecution Following Federal Conviction: The State v. Haskins and Alston Decision

Date: Sep 22, 1982

Concurrent State Prosecution Following Federal Conviction: The State v. Haskins and Alston Decision Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. James Haskins and Michael Alston, adjudicated by...

Cersosimo v. Cersosimo: Affirming Equal Discovery Rights for Pro Se Litigants and Alimony Modification Standards

Date: Sep 15, 1982

Cersosimo v. Cersosimo: Affirming Equal Discovery Rights for Pro Se Litigants and Alimony Modification Standards Introduction Cersosimo v. Cersosimo is a landmark decision rendered by the Supreme...

V. PURO v. HENRY Et Al.: Establishing Standards for Fraudulent Concealment in Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases

Date: Sep 8, 1982

V. PURO v. HENRY Et Al.: Establishing Standards for Fraudulent Concealment in Connecticut Medical Malpractice Cases Introduction The case of Victoria Puro v. Philip Henry et al. was adjudicated by...

Reynolds v. Ramos: Establishing Postmaturity Interest and Proper Credit Application in Mortgage Foreclosure

Date: Sep 8, 1982

Reynolds v. Ramos: Establishing Postmaturity Interest and Proper Credit Application in Mortgage Foreclosure Introduction David L. Reynolds, Trustee v. Edmund J. Ramos et al. is a pivotal case...

Uninsured Motorist Coverage is Person-Oriented: Connecticut Supreme Court Invalidates Exclusionary Policy Language

Date: Sep 1, 1982

Uninsured Motorist Coverage is Person-Oriented: Connecticut Supreme Court Invalidates Exclusionary Policy Language Introduction The case of Gregory H. Harvey v. The Travelers Indemnity Co....

Limitations on Plaintiff's Recovery of Attorney's Fees Under General Statutes 52-195 in LEONARD v. VERRASTRO

Date: Aug 25, 1982

Limitations on Plaintiff's Recovery of Attorney's Fees Under General Statutes 52-195 in LEONARD v. VERRASTRO Introduction LEONARD v. VERRASTRO is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Goodrich v. Waterbury Republican-American: Affirming Truth and Fair Comment Defenses in Defamation and Privacy Claims

Date: Aug 18, 1982

Goodrich v. Waterbury Republican-American: Affirming Truth and Fair Comment Defenses in Defamation and Privacy Claims Introduction The case of Harold Goodrich v. Waterbury Republican-American, Inc....