Monthly Archives: June 2008

They’re Probably Suing For More

This morning while making breakfast, I had a local news station on. Somewhere between making the coffee and my english muffin, I heard a newscaster say that “so and so is suing so and so for fifteen thousand dollars.” I thought … Continue reading

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Check This Out

I can’t top these two posts from Attorney Norm Pattis - so I won’t try. These posts are as insightful as any you will find in the law blogosphere. Here’s a snippet from Loretta’s Restrained Sister: My client learned one day that … Continue reading

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Fermi High School Class of 1998 Reunion

One of the many hats that I wear is President of the Enrico Fermi High School Class of 1998. Which means that every 5 years or so, I help to organize a reunion. 2008 is time for our 10 year reunion.  … Continue reading

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All Connecticut Courts Now Open At 8:30 a.m.

I read Chief Justice Rogers remarks to the Connecticut Bar Association which are available on the judicial branch website. Under the leadership of Chief Justice Rogers all Connecticut Courts are now open at 8:30 a.m. This is a welcome development. It … Continue reading

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A Connecticut Superior Court Rules That An Eviction Action May Be Brought By Only One Owner Of Jointly Owned Property

Judge Weise held in the case of Toler v. Grant 2008 WL 9000815 (2008) that an eviction action can be brought by only one owner of jointly owned property.  In other words, consent by other owners of jointly owned property … Continue reading

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Red Sox v. Yankees in Court

As I write this, it’s about 100 degrees outside and I’m sitting in my basement watching the Red Sox. I’m thinking about what to write for this week so I decided to search Connecticut case law for any Red Sox references. … Continue reading

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Douglas Wallace v. Hillary Clinton The Update

About 6 weeks ago, I wrote about Douglas Wallace’s suit to stop Hillary Clinton from being President because according to his interpretation of the Constitution – a woman cannot be President. I figured this case was worth revisiting since it is … Continue reading

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Monk Parakeets On Connecticut’s Dockets

Dogs aren’t the only animals finding their way into Connecticut Case law these days.  Monk Parakeets are flocking their way onto Connecticut’s dockets. Friends of Animals Inc. had its suit against United Illuminating Dismissed by Judge DeMayo. Friends of Animals was … Continue reading

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A Dog Fight In Family Court

…Not literally, but it makes for a better blog title than “People Fighting Over Possession Of Dog In Connecticut Family Court.” Dogs are legally considered personal property under the laws of Connecticut. In Hade v. Kozlowski, 2008 WL 2039281, (Caruso, JTR) a major disagreement between the … Continue reading

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Evicting Tenants In Connecticut Can Be A Serious Nuisance

It’s hard being a landlord in Connecticut. One of the grounds to evict a tenant in Connecticut is “serious nuisance.” A serious nuisance is defined as conduct which presents an immediate and serious danger to the safety of other tenants … Continue reading

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