Category Archives: Connecticut Superior Court Decisions

A discussion of recent Connecticut Superior Court decisions.

CT Judge Rules That Halloween Is “A Pain In The Neck”

Here’s the actual quote: “Halloween. For the next five years, Halloween is probably fun but then it’s going to become a pain in the neck to you.” Henderson v. Henderson, 2003 WL 23177463 (Munro, J.) A few thoughts here: First, … Continue reading

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On Improving the Connecticut Judicial Branch Website

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch website is good but it can be better. Last week, I wrote about making Connecticut Superior Court decisions freely available online at the judicial branch website. Check out some of the discussion on that … Continue reading

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Connecticut Superior Court Opinions Should Be Freely Available Online

Last winter I attended a seminar on “What Connecticut Judges Want You To Know.” In law school I learned that a lawyer should always cite cases from the highest court in the state while writing briefs. It was explained that superior or … Continue reading

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A confluence of interests…

As an attorney, I’m always worried about a conflict of interest but not in this case. Yesterday, I picked up the Connecticut Law Tribune and saw a case that I briefed and argued had made its way into the Connecticut Law Reporter. … Continue reading

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Connecticut Dog Bite Law: The Tormenting Defense

Here’s one for the dog days of August. A Connecticut Superior Court has ruled that a plaintiff was not tormenting the defendant’s dog when the plaintiff was riding his bike in circles in front of the defendant’s house. Moreno v. … Continue reading

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Why Do Cases In Connecticut Get Continued?

One of the most frustrating things about litigation, especially for a litigant, is when a case gets continued. Litigation can be is very frustrating for all involved. I think the continuance becomes most frustrating for parties in divorce cases. Divorces … Continue reading

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No Pearl Jam Cases In Connecticut

by Ryan McKeen This morning I searched westlaw for “pearl jam” and came up with no cases in Connecticut’s state courts. There is Pearl v. Pearl and lots of cases about various things being “jammed” but no case about “Pearl Jam”. … 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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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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