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Category Archives: Litigation
Connecticut Court Filing Fees To Increase On July 1, 2009
by Ryan McKeen Effective July 1, 2009, the cost of litigating claims in Connecticut is going up: 1. the jury fee in civil actions, from $ 350 to $ 425; 2. the filing fee for bringing a case in the … Continue reading
Connecticut Cat Bite Law
Just finished reading the 2008 Connecticut Appellate Review by Wesley W. Horton and Kenneth J. Bartschi and they touched upon the very important case of Allen v. Cox. The authors pose the question: Does a cat get one free bite? … Continue reading
Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury, Property
Tagged cat attack, cat bite, ct cat liability, liability pets
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Connecticut Superior Court Clarifies Mechanic’s Lien Statute Regarding Time Limit For Filing Of Lien
The following situation comes up more often then you think. A contractor performs services. Several months later, a homeowner notices a defect and calls the contractor to repair the work that was done months ago. The contractor comes out and … Continue reading
CT Small Claims Filing Fee To Increase?
The best bargain for Connecticut residents in terms of resolving minor disputes are small claims courts. Right now, for $35 and often not marshal fees a person can get their day in court before a magistrate. The CT Law Tribune … Continue reading
OLR’s Greatest Hits: The History of the Practice Book
Had some friends over this weekend for a competitive game of “Apples to Apples.” Prior to their arrival, I made some popcorn - not the microwave kind. You see, I have an elaborate popcorn popper machine. One of our guests says “hey, where … Continue reading
Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Litigation, Random CT Laws
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Connecticut Supreme Court Briefs Now Online
Wow! And the site is powered by WordPress! Obtaining briefs on issues is often a valuable and productive exercise in the practice of law. A court decision informs readers of the result but briefs help litigants understand the process of … Continue reading
Plaintiff In Stamford Chimp Attack Seeks To Attach 50 Million Dollars In Assets
Yesterday, I wrote my blog entry and then headed to court. I flipped on CNN in the car and heard an anchor say the the Plaintiff in the Stamford chimp attack case is suing for 50 million dollars! Evidently the … Continue reading
Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Litigation, Personal Injury
Tagged CT Animal Law, Personal Injury, pjr, stamford chimp attack
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Prejudgment Remedy Sought In Stamford Chimp Attack Case
by Ryan C. McKeen The Hartford Courant is reporting that a lawsuit is being filed in the Stamford chimp attack case. That’s not true. The Plaintiff hasn’t filed suit. The Plaintiff in the Stamford Chimp attack case has filed an application … Continue reading
Fighting Back In Foreclosure
I like the underdog and I like good lawyering. A few months ago, I was waiting for my case to be called on the foreclosure docket when I saw a lawyer fight back. I’m not sure of the lawyer’s name or … Continue reading
Posted in A Connecticut Law Blog, Foreclosure, Litigation
Tagged ct, cutpa, Foreclosure, negligent lending
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Connecticut Foreclosure Statistics That I’d Like To Know
by Ryan C. McKeen Foreclosures in Connecticut are on the rise and have been for sometime. I haven’t seen updated numbers from the Judicial Branch (which would be useful) but I don’t live under a rock either. I’m not that interested in … Continue reading
