Thank You Veterans

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Happy Veterans Day. Without the brave service of veterans none of this (our legal system, this blog, our freedoms) would be possible. Thank you.

CT Parenting Classes Upheld As Constitutional

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I’ve written before about parenting education classes in Connecticut. To make a long story short, a pro se litigant challenged the validity of the law by taking his case up to the Connecticut Supreme Court. Good for him. Dutkiewicz v. Dutkiewicz. The Appellant argued that the classes unconstitutionally infringed on his right to parent his … Read more

Presumption of Death in CT

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Any person who has been absent from his home and unheard of for a period of seven or more years shall be presumed to be dead……Conn.Gen. Stat. Sec. 45a-329 This statute exists to prevent property from going to waste. So if you are going on a long vacation, make sure to email, write, or phone home … Read more

ELECTION DAY 2008

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Click here for a summary of your election rights. If you believe that your rights have been violated, call the State Elections Enforcement Commission at 1-866-733-2468. Click here for Connecticut Constitutional expert, Wesley Horton’s take on the constitutional convention. Gideon also shares his thoughts on the constitutional convention.

CT Condo Law: Displaying Political Signs

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Common interest communities are interesting legal creatures. Most condo owners own both more and less than they may think (that’s another blog post for another day). Displaying a political sign is a way for a homeowner to show support for a candidate. Driving around my neighborhood I see signs everywhere: “Obama/Biden” “Annie Hornish” “George Colli” … Read more

Will Someone Please Explain The First Amendment To Sarah Palin

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“If [the media] convince enough voters that that is negative campaigning, for me to call Barack Obama out on his associations,” Palin told host Chris Plante, “then I don’t know what the future of our country would be in terms of First Amendment rights and our ability to ask questions without fear of attacks by … Read more

Having a Tiger as a Pet is Illegal in CT….

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In addition to the improvements that you see on the site there are more you don’t see. I’ve added a program that lets me know what my readers are reading. Let me tell you a little about yourself. You love adverse possession and animal law posts. Videos keep bringing you back to the site. Ask and you shall … Read more

What Would Property Tax Amnesty Mean For Purchasers Of Municipal Tax Liens?

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Yesterday, the Hartford Courant ran this article about Governor Rell’s proposal for property tax amnesty. According to the article, Governor Rell is proposing lifting the mandatory 18 percent penalty charged to property owners who are late on payment of their taxes. The theory being that this would provide municipalities much needed cash. My question is what happens … Read more

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

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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, the five years are up for the Hendersons. I hope they enjoy their last “probably … Read more