Connecticut Case Commentaries

Libel as Actionable Per Se in Business Conduct: Analysis of Andrew Proto v. Bridgeport Herald Corporation

Date: Apr 12, 1950

Libel as Actionable Per Se in Business Conduct: Analysis of Andrew Proto v. Bridgeport Herald Corporation Introduction The case of Andrew Proto v. Bridgeport Herald Corporation adjudicated by the...

Judicial Oversight of Medical License Revocations: In-Depth Commentary on Jaffe v. State Department of Health

Date: Feb 9, 1949

Judicial Oversight of Medical License Revocations: In-Depth Commentary on Jaffe v. State Department of Health Introduction Jaffe v. State Department of Health (135 Conn. 339), adjudicated by the...

Joinder of Causes of Action in Personal Injury Cases: Analysis of AGNES VEITS v. CITY OF HARTFORD ET AL.

Date: Mar 11, 1948

Joinder of Causes of Action in Personal Injury Cases: Analysis of AGNES VEITS v. CITY OF HARTFORD ET AL. Introduction The case of Agnes Veits v. City of Hartford et al. (134 Conn. 428) adjudicated by...

Statutory Time Limits for Suing Administrators: Baker v. Baningoso, 134 Conn. 382

Date: Feb 27, 1948

Statutory Time Limits for Suing Administrators: Baker v. Baningoso, 134 Conn. 382 Introduction The case of Leo F. Baker, Administrator (Estate of Muriel Baker) vs. Anna L. Baningoso, Administratrix...

Preferred Accident Insurance Co. v. Musante, Berman & Steinberg: Establishing Limits on Contribution Among Joint Tort-Faithors

Date: Apr 17, 1947

Preferred Accident Insurance Co. v. Musante, Berman & Steinberg: Establishing Limits on Contribution Among Joint Tort-Faithors Introduction In the landmark case of The Preferred Accident Insurance...

Jury Trial Rights Limited in Equitable Set-Off Claims: The Savings Bank of New London v. Santanello

Date: Jun 30, 1943

Jury Trial Rights Limited in Equitable Set-Off Claims The Savings Bank of New London v. Katie Santanello et al., 130 Conn. 206 (1943) Introduction The case of The Savings Bank of New London v. Katie...

Establishing Absolute Nuisance: Insights from Beckwith v. Town of Stratford

Date: Dec 29, 1942

Establishing Absolute Nuisance: Insights from Beckwith v. Town of Stratford Introduction The case of Frederick H. Beckwith, Administrator of the Estate of Ella F. Beckwith v. Town of Stratford et al....

Angelo Orlo v. The Connecticut Company: Establishing the Right to Recover for Nervous Shock

Date: Jul 23, 1941

Angelo Orlo v. The Connecticut Company: Establishing the Right to Recover for Nervous Shock Introduction The case of Angelo Orlo v. The Connecticut Company et al. was adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Conspiracy Through Circumstantial Evidence and Standards for Appellate Verdict Review: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. T. FRANK HAYES ET ALS

Date: Mar 5, 1941

Establishing Conspiracy Through Circumstantial Evidence and Standards for Appellate Verdict Review: Insights from STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. T. FRANK HAYES ET ALS Introduction The case STATE OF...

Establishing the Boundaries of Reckless Misconduct in Tort Liability: Brock v. Waldron

Date: Jul 26, 1940

Establishing the Boundaries of Reckless Misconduct in Tort Liability: Brock v. Waldron Introduction Emma Brock, Administratrix (Estate of Anton M. Brock) v. Merritt D. Waldron et al. is a landmark...

Invalid Delegation of Legislative Power in Milk Regulation: State v. Stoddard

Date: May 2, 1940

Invalid Delegation of Legislative Power in Milk Regulation: State v. Stoddard Introduction State of Connecticut v. Kent E. Stoddard (126 Conn. 623), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut on...

Clarence H. Webb v. Charles M. Ambler et al.: Clarification on Appeals in Summary Process Actions

Date: Jun 9, 1939

Clarence H. Webb v. Charles M. Ambler et al.: Clarification on Appeals in Summary Process Actions Introduction Clarence H. Webb v. Charles M. Ambler et al. is a pivotal 1939 judgment delivered by the...

Mamie Webel v. Yale University: Landlord Liability for Premises Defects

Date: Jun 9, 1939

Mamie Webel v. Yale University: Landlord Liability for Premises Defects Introduction Mamie Webel v. Yale University et al., 125 Conn. 515 (1939), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Maintaining Municipal Liability for Sidewalk Safety: Insights from Mary Willoughby v. The City of New Haven

Date: Dec 22, 1937

Maintaining Municipal Liability for Sidewalk Safety: Insights from Mary Willoughby v. The City of New Haven Introduction The case of Mary Willoughby v. The City of New Haven et al. (123 Conn. 446)...

Estoppel and Declaratory Judgment in Zoning Regulation: National Transportation Co. v. Toquet & Coughlin

Date: Dec 22, 1937

Estoppel and Declaratory Judgment in Zoning Regulation: National Transportation Co. v. Toquet & Coughlin Introduction In the landmark case of The National Transportation Company, Inc. v. Frederick E....

Strict Procedural Compliance in Zoning Commission Decisions: Insights from WILLIAM STRAIN ET AL. v. STEWART L. MIMS ET ALS.

Date: Jul 28, 1937

Strict Procedural Compliance in Zoning Commission Decisions: Insights from WILLIAM STRAIN ET AL. v. STEWART L. MIMS ET ALS. Introduction The case of William Strain et al. vs. Stewart L. Mims et al....

Landlord Liability for Negligent Maintenance of Common Areas: Crowell v. Middletown Savings Bank

Date: Jan 9, 1937

Landlord Liability for Negligent Maintenance of Common Areas: Crowell v. Middletown Savings Bank Introduction Elldon L. Crowell v. Middletown Savings Bank, decided by the Supreme Court of Connecticut...

Necessity of Special Pleading for Statutory Defenses under the Small Loans Act

Date: Jun 28, 1935

Necessity of Special Pleading for Statutory Defenses under the Small Loans Act Introduction In the landmark case of Ideal Financing Association vs. Jeanette W. Labonte et al., decided by the Supreme...

Establishing Negligence Through Contractual Breaches: Dolly Dean v. Bessie Hershowitz

Date: Jan 22, 1935

Establishing Negligence Through Contractual Breaches: Dolly Dean v. Bessie Hershowitz Introduction The case of Dolly Dean vs. Bessie Hershowitz (119 Conn. 398), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying the Liability of Insurance Brokers in Contract Breach: Ursini v. Goldman (1934)

Date: Jun 13, 1934

Clarifying the Liability of Insurance Brokers in Contract Breach: Ursini v. Goldman (1934) Introduction The case of William Ursini vs. Albert Goldman, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Connecticut...