Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Right To Dry: Connnecticut, Clotheslines, Apartments and Condos

  Bill Leukhardt of the Hartford Courant wrote this interesting article on a bill before the legislature that would give tenants and residents of condominiums and apartment buildings “the right to dry” their clothes using solar power.   Here is a link to the … Continue reading

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The Healthcare Crisis Plays Out In Connecticut Small Claims Courts

Last night, I watched part of the debate between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. As the candidates spent the first 17 minutes of the debate discussing healthcare insurance, it occurred to me that the last time I was in Small Claims Court … Continue reading

Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Collections, Litigation, Small Claims | 3 Comments

When Cats Attack

  So often it’s the dogs that get all of the bad press. Here at aconnecticutlawblog, make no bones about it – I’m a dog person. In the interest of equal time, I’ve decided to write about cat bite  law. … Continue reading

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Citing The Wrong Floor Results In A Defective Notice To Quit

Judge Weise in Hartford Housing Session held that a notice to quit was defective when it named the right street, right room number, but wrong floor. Lim v. Dasilva (Doc. No. HDSP-144141 (Weise J.). The defendant resided in room number … Continue reading

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Turn On Your Headlights During A Snowstorm

Driving to work today, in a snowstorm, I noticed several cars operating without their headlights on. Not only is driving without your headlights on really stupid, potentially negligent, and dangerous – it’s illegal in Connecticut: Every vehicle upon a highway within this state … Continue reading

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Connecticut Criminal Records Now Online

I just recently discovered that the Judicial Branch Website has been updated to include Conviction and Bond Forfeiture Dispositions for Criminal and Motor Vehicle offenses since 2000.  The site is now searchable by a criminal defendant’s last name. Click here … Continue reading

Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Litigation | 6 Comments

Connecticut Evictions: Obtaining Judgment By Default

The notice to quit has been properly drafted and served. The complaint is both proper and has been served both properly on the tenant. The tenant has failed to appear after the return date and you are ready to file a motion for judgment by … Continue reading

Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Evictions, Landlord/Tenant, Litigation, Real Estate, Small Business | 2 Comments

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Here at www.aconnecticutlawblog.com , I try not to take myself too seriously. The practice of law is serious enough. In keeping with this spirit and this writer’s love of baseball, www.aconnecticutlawblog.com (read me) has decided to sponsor two www.baseball-reference.com pages. … Continue reading

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Taking Wine Home From Connecticut Restaurants

   Have you ever ordered a bottle of wine in a restaurant, enjoyed it, but did not finish it with your meal? In Connecticut, you can ask your server to put more than just your meal in your “doggie bag.”  … Continue reading

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Adoptions in Connecticut: Adopting Adults

Ever wish you were adopted by a wealthy person? Generally, when I think of adoption, I think of an adult adopting a minor child. However, an adult in Connecticut can agree to be adopted by another adult. Here’s the statute: Any person … Continue reading

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