Connecticut Case Commentaries

Limitations on Injunctive Relief in Zoning Ordinance Violations: Karls v. Ladestro

Date: Jan 2, 1980

Limitations on Injunctive Relief in Zoning Ordinance Violations: Karls v. Ladestro Introduction The case of John S. Karls et al. v. Alexandra Realty Corporation et al. Nathaniel Wolf et al. combines...

Applicability of Statutory Time Constraints to Administrative Appeals: Connecticut Light and Power Co. v. Costle

Date: Jan 2, 1980

Applicability of Statutory Time Constraints to Administrative Appeals: Connecticut Light and Power Co. v. Costle Introduction In Connecticut Light and Power Company v. Douglas Costle, Acting...

Limitation of Common-Law Tort Liability for Employers under Workmen's Compensation: Jett v. Dunlap

Date: Nov 14, 1979

Limitation of Common-Law Tort Liability for Employers under Workmen's Compensation: Jett v. Dunlap Introduction Jett v. Dunlap et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on November 13,...

State of Connecticut v. Anonymous: Upholding Parental Rights Termination and Counsel Standards

Date: Sep 19, 1979

State of Connecticut v. Anonymous: Upholding Parental Rights Termination and Counsel Standards Introduction State of Connecticut v. Anonymous is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Enhanced Zoning Regulation for Community Welfare: Insights from Parks v. Planning and Zoning Commission

Date: Aug 22, 1979

Enhanced Zoning Regulation for Community Welfare: Insights from Parks v. Planning and Zoning Commission Introduction The case of William E. Parks et al. v. Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town...

Town of Groton Liable for Police Negligence under General Statutes 7-108 and 7-465

Date: Aug 1, 1979

Town of Groton Liable for Police Negligence under General Statutes 7-108 and 7-465 Introduction Pamela Sestito, Administratrix (Estate of Dominick Sestito) v. City of Groton et al. is a landmark case...

Amendment of Process and Jurisdiction in Foreclosure Actions: Hartford National Bank v. Tucker

Date: Jul 25, 1979

Amendment of Process and Jurisdiction in Foreclosure Actions: Hartford National Bank v. Tucker Introduction In the landmark case of Hartford National Bank and Trust Company v. Stanley V. Tucker et...

Affirming Municipal Standing and Non-Conforming Use Conversion: POINT O'WOODS ASSOC. v. ZONING BOARD

Date: Jul 18, 1979

Affirming Municipal Standing and Non-Conforming Use Conversion: POINT O'WOODS ASSOCIATION, INC. v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF OLD LYME ET AL. Introduction The case POINT O'WOODS...

Exclusivity of Shareholder Appraisal Rights in Short-Form Mergers Established

Date: Jul 11, 1979

Exclusivity of Shareholder Appraisal Rights in Short-Form Mergers Established Introduction In the landmark case Bernard N. Yanow v. Teal Industries, Inc., et al. (178 Conn. 262, 1979), the Supreme...

Kron v. Thelen: Implicit Notice Requirement in Probate Appeals

Date: Jun 27, 1979

Kron v. Thelen: Implicit Notice Requirement in Probate Appeals Introduction Kron v. Thelen, Executrix (Estate of Leon Kron) is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on June 26,...

Enforcement of Real Estate Contracts Under the Statute of Frauds: Robert Lawrence Associates, Inc. v. Palma Del Vecchio et al.

Date: Jun 20, 1979

Enforcement of Real Estate Contracts Under the Statute of Frauds: Robert Lawrence Associates, Inc. v. Palma Del Vecchio et al. Introduction Robert Lawrence Associates, Inc. v. Palma Del Vecchio et...

State of Connecticut v. Ronald Piskorski: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Pretrial Publicity and Evidence Admissibility

Date: Jun 20, 1979

State of Connecticut v. Ronald Piskorski: Upholding Judicial Discretion in Pretrial Publicity and Evidence Admissibility Introduction In the landmark case of State of Connecticut v. Ronald Piskorski...

Enhancing Parental Rights: Connecticut's Landmark Ruling on Termination of Parental Rights

Date: Jun 13, 1979

Enhancing Parental Rights: Connecticut's Landmark Ruling on Termination of Parental Rights Introduction The case of In Re Juvenile Appeal (Anonymous) v. Commissioner of Children and Youth Services...

Permissible Accessory Uses for Religious Institutions: Insights from Beit Havurah v. Zoning Board of Appeals

Date: May 9, 1979

Permissible Accessory Uses for Religious Institutions: Insights from Beit Havurah v. Zoning Board of Appeals Introduction Beit Havurah et al. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Norfolk et al....

Kosinski v. Lawlor: Mandamus as a Remedy for Ministerial Acts in Zoning Approvals

Date: May 2, 1979

Kosinski v. Lawlor: Mandamus as a Remedy for Ministerial Acts in Zoning Approvals Introduction In the landmark case of Kosinski v. Lawlor et al., the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressed the...

Support Obligations Independent of Visitation Rights: Jeanne M. Bozzi v. Frank S. Bozzi

Date: Apr 4, 1979

Support Obligations Independent of Visitation Rights: Jeanne M. Bozzi v. Frank S. Bozzi Introduction Jeanne M. Bozzi v. Frank S. Bozzi, 177 Conn. 232 (1979) is a significant case decided by the...

Saphir v. Neustadt: Establishing Corporate Alter Ego Liability in Road Maintenance Covenants

Date: Apr 4, 1979

Saphir v. Neustadt: Establishing Corporate Alter Ego Liability in Road Maintenance Covenants Introduction In Saphir et al. v. Neustadt et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on April 3,...

State Referee Jurisdiction Affirmed in Monroe v. Monroe

Date: Mar 28, 1979

State Referee Jurisdiction Affirmed in Monroe v. Monroe Introduction Nadine O. Monroe v. Floyd R. Monroe, 177 Conn. 173 (1979), is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of Connecticut addressing...

Clarifying the Scope of 31-297(b) in Connecticut Workmen's Compensation: Insights from Dorothy Adzima v. UAC/Norden Division et al.

Date: Mar 21, 1979

Clarifying the Scope of 31-297(b) in Connecticut Workmen's Compensation: Insights from Dolothy Adzima v. UAC/Norden Division et al. Introduction The case of Dolothy Adzima v. UAC/Norden Division et...

Enforceability of Real Estate Sale Agreements Among Co-Tenants: Insights from Botticello v. Stefanovicz

Date: Mar 7, 1979

Enforceability of Real Estate Sale Agreements Among Co-Tenants: Insights from Botticello v. Stefanovicz Introduction Botticello v. Stefanovicz, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut in 1979,...