Connecticut Case Commentaries

Conflict of Interest in Municipal Planning Decisions: The Bossert Corporation v. City of Norwalk

Date: Dec 18, 1968

Conflict of Interest in Municipal Planning Decisions: The Bossert Corporation v. City of Norwalk Introduction The Bossert Corporation v. City of Norwalk is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Separation of Powers in Probate Court Administration: Analysis of Raymond K. Adams v. Jay E. Rubinow

Date: Nov 21, 1968

Separation of Powers in Probate Court Administration: Analysis of Raymond K. Adams v. Jay E. Rubinow Introduction The case of Raymond K. Adams et al. v. Jay E. Rubinow et al. (157 Conn. 150) was...

Res Ipsa Loquitur and Impleader in Insurance Law: Comprehensive Analysis of Anselm Schurgast v. Roger M. Schumann et al.

Date: May 22, 1968

Res Ipsa Loquitur and Impleader in Insurance Law: Comprehensive Analysis of Anselm Schurgast v. Roger M. Schumann et al. Introduction Anselm Schurgast v. Roger M. Schumann et al. is a landmark case...

Administrative Oversight in Municipal Planning: Insights from RK Development Corp. v. City of Norwalk

Date: Apr 24, 1968

Administrative Oversight in Municipal Planning: Insights from RK Development Corp. v. City of Norwalk Introduction The case of RK Development Corporation v. City of Norwalk et al., decided by the...

Consideration of Probable Zoning Changes in Eminent Domain Valuations – Budney v. Ives

Date: Jan 31, 1968

Consideration of Probable Zoning Changes in Eminent Domain Valuations – Budney v. Ives Introduction Henry S. Budney et al. v. Howard S. Ives, Highway Commissioner is a pivotal case decided by the...

Forest Construction Co. v. Planning and Zoning Commission: Defining Due Process in Subdivision Approvals

Date: Dec 20, 1967

Forest Construction Co. v. Planning and Zoning Commission: Defining Due Process in Subdivision Approvals Introduction Forest Construction Company v. Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of...

Protecting Riparian Rights: The Landmark Decision in Beryl Collens v. The New Canaan Water Company

Date: Oct 26, 1967

Protecting Riparian Rights: The Landmark Decision in Beryl Collens v. The New Canaan Water Company Introduction Beryl Collens et al. v. The New Canaan Water Company is a seminal case adjudicated by...

Innocent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions: Insights from Richard v. Waldman and Sons

Date: Jul 14, 1967

Innocent Misrepresentation in Real Estate Transactions: Insights from Richard v. Waldman and Sons Introduction Case: David J. Richard et al. v. A. Waldman and Sons, Inc. (155 Conn. 343) Court:...

Duty to Defend in Liability Insurance: Analysis of Missionaries of the Company of Mary, Inc. v. The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company

Date: May 11, 1967

Duty to Defend in Liability Insurance: Analysis of Missionaries of the Company of Mary, Inc. v. The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company Introduction Missionaries of the Company of Mary, Inc. v. The...

Instrumentality and Identity Rules Reinforced in Zaist v. Olson: Piercing the Corporate Veil in Connecticut

Date: Mar 8, 1967

Instrumentality and Identity Rules Reinforced in Zaist v. Olson: Piercing the Corporate Veil in Connecticut Introduction The case of Zaist et al. v. Martin Olson et al. (154 Conn. 563) adjudicated by...

Establishing Strict Tort Liability in Product Jurisprudence: Commentary on Vincent J. Rossignol v. Danbury School of Aeronautics, Inc., et al.

Date: Mar 1, 1967

Establishing Strict Tort Liability in Product Jurisprudence: Commentary on Vincent J. Rossignol v. Danbury School of Aeronautics, Inc., et al. (154 Conn. 549) Introduction The case Vincent J....

Limits of Dram Shop Liability: Josephine Nolan v. Dolindo Morelli et al.

Date: Jan 18, 1967

Limits of Dram Shop Liability: Josephine Nolan v. Dolindo Morelli et al. (154 Conn. 432) Introduction The case of Josephine Nolan, Administratrix (Estate of James Nolan) v. Dolindo Morelli et al. was...

Mutual Assent Required for Contract Modification: Insights from Hess v. Dumouchel Paper Company

Date: Dec 22, 1966

Mutual Assent Required for Contract Modification: Insights from Hess v. Dumouchel Paper Company Introduction The case of Frank E. Hess v. Dumouchel Paper Company (154 Conn. 343) adjudicated by the...

Limits on Exemplary Damages in Trade Secret Misappropriation: Analysis of Triangle Sheet Metal Works, Inc. v. Jacob M. Silver

Date: Jul 27, 1966

Limits on Exemplary Damages in Trade Secret Misappropriation: Analysis of Triangle Sheet Metal Works, Inc. v. Jacob M. Silver Introduction The case of Triangle Sheet Metal Works, Inc., et al. v....

Ward v. Zoning Board of Appeals: Reinforcing Strict Hardship Standards for Zoning Variances

Date: Nov 25, 1965

Ward v. Zoning Board of Appeals: Reinforcing Strict Hardship Standards for Zoning Variances Introduction Ward et al. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Hartford et al. is a landmark decision...

Exceptional Hardship Required for Zoning Variances: Krejpcio v. Zoning Board of Appeals

Date: Jun 16, 1965

Exceptional Hardship Required for Zoning Variances: Krejpcio v. Zoning Board of Appeals Introduction The case of Krejpcio et al. v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Hartford et al. (152 Conn....

Ensuring the Right to Competent Counsel on Appeal for Indigent Defendants: A Comprehensive Analysis of ROBERT FREDERICKS v. FREDERICK G. REINCKE

Date: Mar 18, 1965

Ensuring the Right to Competent Counsel on Appeal for Indigent Defendants: A Comprehensive Analysis of ROBERT FREDERICKS v. FREDERICK G. REINCKE Introduction ROBERT FREDERICKS v. FREDERICK G....

Primary Negligence and Indemnity: Insights from Kaplan v. Merberg Wrecking Corporation

Date: Feb 26, 1965

Primary Negligence and Indemnity: Insights from Kaplan v. Merberg Wrecking Corporation Introduction The case of OSCAR B. KAPLAN, EXECUTOR (ESTATE OF SARAH L. KAPLAN), ET AL. v. THE MERBERG WRECKING...

State Sovereign Immunity and Common-Law Actions: Insights from Murphy v. Ives & Donnelly v. Ives

Date: Dec 18, 1963

State Sovereign Immunity and Common-Law Actions: Insights from Murphy v. Ives & Donnelly v. Ives Introduction The cases of Thomas P. Murphy, Administrator (Estate of Thomas Murphy) v. Howard S. Ives...

Non-Compete and Trade Secret Protection in Employment: Insights from Town and Country House and Homes Service, Inc. v. Kenneth Evans

Date: Feb 20, 1963

Non-Compete and Trade Secret Protection in Employment: Insights from Town and Country House and Homes Service, Inc. v. Kenneth Evans Introduction The case of Town and Country House and Homes Service,...