Connecticut Case Commentaries

Saxton Products v. Bead Chain Manufacturing: Upholding Seller's Rights in Custom Goods Contracts

Date: Mar 4, 1981

Saxton Products v. Bead Chain Manufacturing: Upholding Seller's Rights in Custom Goods Contracts Introduction In Saxton Products, Inc. v. Bead Chain Manufacturing Company, decided by the Supreme...

Judicial Precedent on Demurrer and Substitute Pleadings: DAVID ROYCE ET AL. v. TOWN OF WESTPORT

Date: Feb 18, 1981

Implications of Sustained Demurrers on Substitute Pleadings: A Comprehensive Analysis of DAVID ROYCE ET AL. v. TOWN OF WESTPORT Introduction The case of David Royce et al. v. Town of Westport,...

Dissolution of Mechanic’s Liens through Surety Bonds: Insights from Raab v. Fisher

Date: Feb 11, 1981

Dissolution of Mechanic’s Liens through Surety Bonds: Insights from Raab v. Fisher Introduction The case of Henry F. Raab Connecticut, Inc. v. J. W. Fisher Company, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions: Miller v. Appleby

Date: Jan 28, 1981

Fraudulent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions: Miller v. Appleby Introduction Miller v. Appleby, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on January 27, 1981, addresses critical issues...

Affirmation of Complicity Standards and Cross-Examination Boundaries in Assault in the First Degree: Connecticut v. Gaynor

Date: Dec 17, 1980

Affirmation of Complicity Standards and Cross-Examination Boundaries in Assault in the First Degree: Connecticut v. Gaynor Introduction In State of Connecticut v. Michael Gaynor, 182 Conn. 501...

Due Process in Identification Procedures: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. NORMAN A. THERIAULT

Date: Nov 26, 1980

Due Process in Identification Procedures: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. NORMAN A. THERIAULT Introduction The case of State of Connecticut v. Norman A. Theriault (182 Conn. 366) adjudicated by...

Establishing Regulatory Authority in Healthcare Equipment Allocation: Insights from Hospital of St. Raphael v. Commission on Hospitals and Health Care

Date: Nov 12, 1980

Establishing Regulatory Authority in Healthcare Equipment Allocation: Insights from Hospital of St. Raphael v. Commission on Hospitals and Health Care Introduction Hospital of St. Raphael v....

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion and Warrantless Searches: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Januszewski

Date: Aug 20, 1980

Establishing Reasonable Suspicion and Warrantless Searches: Insights from State of Connecticut v. Januszewski Introduction State of Connecticut v. Jerome Januszewski, 182 Conn. 142 (1980), is a...

Imposition of Constructive Trust in Familial Fraud: Shirley Cohen v. Donald J. Cohen

Date: Aug 20, 1980

Imposition of Constructive Trust in Familial Fraud: Shirley Cohen v. Donald J. Cohen Introduction The case of Shirley Cohen v. Donald J. Cohen, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Emotional Distress Claims by Bystanders in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of Jeanne Amodio v. Peter R. Cunningham et al.

Date: Aug 13, 1980

Emotional Distress Claims by Bystanders in Medical Malpractice: Analysis of Jeanne Amodio v. Peter R. Cunningham et al. Introduction In the landmark case of Jeanne Amodio, Administratrix of the...

Establishing the Absence of an Ongoing Parent-Child Relationship: IN RE JUVENILE APPEAL (ANONYMOUS) (181 Conn. 638)

Date: Aug 6, 1980

Establishing the Absence of an Ongoing Parent-Child Relationship: IN RE JUVENILE APPEAL (ANONYMOUS) (181 Conn. 638) Introduction IN RE JUVENILE APPEAL (ANONYMOUS) is a significant judicial decision...

Strengthening Summary Judgment Standards: Farrell v. Farrell

Date: Aug 6, 1980

Strengthening Summary Judgment Standards: Farrell v. Farrell Introduction Dorothy H. Farrell v. Alva G. Farrell is a seminal case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on August 5, 1980. This...

Apparent Authority in De Facto Corporations: Insights from Lettieri v. American Savings Bank

Date: Aug 6, 1980

Apparent Authority in De Facto Corporations: Insights from Lettieri v. American Savings Bank Introduction The case of Charles J. Lettieri et al. v. American Savings Bank et al. adjudicated by the...

Enforcement of Antenuptial Agreements in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from McHugh v. McHugh

Date: Jul 16, 1980

Enforcement of Antenuptial Agreements in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from McHugh v. McHugh Introduction McHugh v. McHugh, 181 Conn. 482 (1980), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of...

Equitable Distribution and Alimony Standards in Harvey Koizim v. Ellen Koizim

Date: Jul 16, 1980

Equitable Distribution and Alimony Standards in Harvey Koizim v. Ellen Koizim Introduction The case of Harvey Koizim v. Ellen Koizim (181 Conn. 492, 1980) adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Restitution for Defaulting Buyers: Vines v. Orchard Hills Establishes Unjust Enrichment in Real Estate Contracts

Date: Jul 16, 1980

Restitution for Defaulting Buyers: Vines v. Orchard Hills Establishes Unjust Enrichment in Real Estate Contracts Introduction In Vines v. Orchard Hills, Inc., the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Affirmative Defense of Cohabitation Requires Clear Evidence: Analysis of STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. Reinaldo Arroyo

Date: Jul 2, 1980

Affirmative Defense of Cohabitation Requires Clear Evidence: Analysis of STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. Reinaldo Arroyo Introduction STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. Reinaldo Arroyo is a pivotal case decided by the...

Preliminary Drafts Exemption Clarified: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality under Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act

Date: Jul 2, 1980

Preliminary Drafts Exemption Clarified: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality under Connecticut's Freedom of Information Act Introduction The case Kenneth G. Wilson et al. v. Freedom of...

Exclusivity of Dram Shop Act and Liability for Wanton Conduct in Alcohol-Related Injuries

Date: Jul 2, 1980

Exclusivity of Dram Shop Act and Liability for Wanton Conduct in Alcohol-Related Injuries Introduction The case of Walter C. Kowal, Administrator (Estate of James W. Kowal) v. James M. Hofher et al....

Assessing Fair Market Value in Eminent Domain: Pandolphe's Auto Parts, Inc. v. Town of Manchester

Date: Jun 18, 1980

Assessing Fair Market Value in Eminent Domain: Pandolphe's Auto Parts, Inc. v. Town of Manchester Introduction Pandolphe's Auto Parts, Inc. v. Town of Manchester is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...