Category: Connecticut Appellate & Supreme Courts Opinions

630 A.2d 164 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. GLEN JACKSON (11417)Appellate Court of Connecticut LAVERY, LANDAU and SCHALLER, Js. Convicted of the crimes of carrying a pistol without a permit, possession of a narcotic substance with intent to sell by a person who is not drug-dependent, possession of a narcotic substance within 1000 feet of a […]

476 A.2d 1063 JOSEPH M. CALDRELLO v. PLANNING BOARD OF THE CITY OF NEW LONDON JOSEPH M. CALDRELLO v. NEW LONDON CITY COUNCIL ET AL. (12108)Supreme Court of Connecticut HEALEY, PARSKEY, SHEA, GRILLO and COVELLO, Js. In the first case, the plaintiff, C, appealed to the Superior Court from the denial by the defendant planning […]

26 A.3d 100 NICOLE PAUL v. TOWN PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF FAIRFIELD (AC 31490)Appellate Court of Connecticut Bishop, Alvord and Pellegrino, Js. Syllabus The plaintiff appealed to the trial court from the decision of the defendant town plan and zoning commission of the town of Fairfield denying the Page 848 plaintiffs […]

673 A.2d 1185 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ALEJANDRO ORTIZ (13608)Appellate Court of Connecticut Dupont, C.J., and Hennessy and Stoughton, Js. Argued April 3, 1996 Officially released April 30, 1996 Per Curiam. The judgment is affirmed. Page 905

786 A.2d 451 JOHN PITTMAN v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION (AC 20073)Appellate Court of Connecticut Foti, Landau and Dranginis, Js. Submitted on briefs September 12, 2001 Officially released November 13, 2001 Procedural History Amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district of New Haven and tried to […]

235 A.2d 647 JOHANNA ETZEL v. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HAVEN Supreme Court of Connecticut ALCORN, HOUSE, THIM, RYAN and COVELLO, Js. The plaintiff and G Co., without seeking a special exception as required by the zoning regulations, applied, pursuant to statute (14-321 and 14-322) under which the defendant board […]

596 A.2d 23 KAREN K. C. SAVAGE v. WALLACE G. SAVAGE, JR. (9425)Appellate Court of Connecticut DUPONT, C. J., LANDAU and HEIMAN, Js. The plaintiff appealed to this court from the judgment of the trial court dissolving her marriage to the defendant and from a postjudgment order of that court vacating an order of child […]

JOHN McDONOUGH v. SHAWN FORREST ET AL 21 A.3d 546 (AC 32047)Appellate Court of Connecticut Gruendel, Robinson and Alvord, Js. Syllabus The plaintiff sought to recover damages for, inter alia, personal injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident as a result of the alleged negligence of the defendant tortfeasor. The trial court granted the motion […]

905 A.2d 678 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. DAMON MAHON. (AC 25897).Appellate Court of Connecticut Bishop, Rogers and Peters, Js. Syllabus Convicted of the crimes of sexual assault in the first degree, sexual assault in the first degree as an accessory, conspiracy to commit sexual assault in the first degree, sexual assault in the second degree, […]

STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. J’VEIL OUTING 3 A.3d 1 (SC 17707)Supreme Court of Connecticut Rogers, C. J., and Norcott, Katz, Palmer, Vertefeuille, Zarella and McLachlan, Js.[*] [*] This case originally was argued before a panel of this court consisting of Justices Norcott, Katz, Palmer, Vertefeuille and McLachlan. Thereafter, the court, pursuant to Practice Book § […]

348 A.2d 31 KLAUS HIRNSCHAL ET AL. v. CITY OF HARTFORD Supreme Court of Connecticut The plaintiffs’ motion to dismiss the appeal from the Superior Court in Hartford County is denied. Ronald E. Cassidento, for the appellees (plaintiffs). Alexander A. Goldfarb, corporation counsel, for the appellant (defendant). Argued December 2, 1975 Decided December 5, 1975

966 A.2d 730 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. GREGG MADIGOSKY (SC 18263)Supreme Court of Connecticut Rogers, C. J., and Norcott, Katz, Palmer and Zarella, Js. Syllabus Convicted of the crime of murder in connection with the strangulation death of his girlfriend, the defendant appealed to this court, claiming, inter alia, that the trial court improperly instructed […]

204 A.2d 39 BRANSON INSTRUMENTS, INC. v. HOFFREL INSTRUMENTS, INC., ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The motion by the plaintiff to dismiss the appeal from an order of the Superior Court in Fairfield County at Stamford is granted. Ronald J. St. Onge, for the appellee (plaintiff). Thomas C. Gerety, for the appellants (defendants). Argued […]

349 A.2d 831 SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF NEW HAVEN v. HAROLD O. BURTCHELL ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut HOUSE, C.J., SHAPIRO, LOISELLE, MACDONALD, and BOGDANSKI, Js. As a general rule, the bid by the highest bidder at a judicial sale is the bid accepted, provided it is unconditional and the bidder complies with the […]

75 A.2d 60 CLARKE M. FRASER v. CITY OF NORWICH ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut BROWN, C.J., JENNINGS, BALDWIN, INGLIS and O’SULLIVAN, Js. In 1920, the common council of Norwich voted to amend resolutions fixing the pay of policemen by a provision that the city treasurer should withhold 2 per cent of their pay […]

290 A.2d 608 JOHN H. MILLER ET AL. v. GLORIA SCHAFFER, SECRETARY OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT, ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut ORDER PER CURIAM. This case was brought to the Superior Court in Hartford County and returned the first Tuesday of November, 1971. By way of relief, the plaintiffs have sought a declaratory […]

757 A.2d 1161 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. SAMUEL BARRETTO (AC 18528)Appellate Court of Connecticut Mihalakos, Zarella and Pellegrino, Js. Argued May 9, 2000 Officially released August 29, 2000 Procedural History Amended information charging the defendant with two counts of the crime of sexual assault in the first degree, three counts of the crime of risk […]

542 A.2d 1118 TIMOTHY FAIR, JR. v. PEOPLE’S SAVINGS BANK ET AL. (13247)Supreme Court of Connecticut HEALEY, SHEA, GLASS, COVELLO and HULL, Js. The plaintiff sought workers’ compensation benefits in connection with the death of his mother, who had been shot by his father while she was at work at the defendant bank. The commissioner […]

134 A.2d 74 GEORGE N. FINKELSTONE, ADMINISTRATOR (ESTATE OF FRUTUOSO ORGE) v. THE BRIDGEPORT BRASS COMPANY ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut O’SULLIVAN, C.J., WYNNE, DALY and KING, Js.[1] The Workmen’s Compensation Act does not confer upon any person other than the injured employee or his dependents any right to an award. The right of […]

591 A.2d 822 K. A. THOMPSON ELECTRIC COMPANY v. WESCO, INC. (9927)Appellate Court of Connecticut DUPONT, C.J., FOTI and HEIMAN, Js. Where, as here, a party files a motion to reargue following the trial court’s rendition of judgment, the filing of that motion tolls the running of the period in which to file an appeal […]

860 A.2d 791 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. DANIEL DIAZ. No. AC 23341.Appellate Court of Connecticut. Foti, Flynn and DiPentima, Js. Syllabus Convicted of the crimes of possession of narcotics with the intent to sell by a person who is not drug-dependent, possession of narcotics with the intent to sell within 1500 feet of a public […]

59 A.2d 290 FAY E. DOWNER v. LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION Supreme Court of Connecticut MALTBIE, C. J., BROWN, JENNINGS, ELLS and DICKENSON, Js. The plaintiff’s application for a wholesaler beer permit for premises located in Hartford was denied because of “unsuitability of backer.” The backer was a New York corporation which was also the backer […]

862 A.2d 863 ABRAHAM RUBEL v. ELEANOR P. WAINWRIGHT ET AL. No. AC 23362.Appellate Court of Connecticut. Lavery, C. J., and Flynn and Bishop, Js. Syllabus The plaintiff sought to recover damages for personal injuries he sustained in a collision allegedly resulting from the negligent and reckless operation of a motor vehicle by the defendant […]

501 A.2d 400 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ANITA WHEELER (2999)Appellate Court of Connecticut HULL, BORDEN and DALY, Js. Argued December 10, 1985 Decision released December 31, 1985 Infractions complaint charging the defendant with operating an unregistered motor vehicle, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district of Litchfield, geographical area number eighteen, and tried […]

STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. MICHAEL KENDALL. 10 A.3d 521Supreme Court of Connecticut The defendant’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 123 Conn. App. 625 (AC 30861), is denied. James B. Streeto, senior assistant public defender, in support of the petition. Bruce R. Lockwood, senior assistant state’s attorney, in opposition. Decided October 27, […]

528 A.2d 1158 RUTH B. COXE, ADMINISTRATRIX (ESTATE OF SAMUEL COXE) v. JOHN C. DRISCOLL, CONSERVATOR (ESTATE OF ADRIEN GELINAS), ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The plaintiff’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 11 Conn. App. 804, is denied. Max F. Brunswick, in support of the petition. Raymond T. Trebisacci, in […]

STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. TIFFANY BROWN 988 A.2d 877Supreme Court of Connecticut The defendant’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 118 Conn. App. 418 (AC 28924), is denied. Heather M. Wood, deputy assistant public defender, in support of the petition. Susann E. Gill, supervisory assistant state’s attorney, in opposition. VERTEFEUILLE, J., did […]

883 A.2d 1250 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. CATALINO MORALES Supreme Court of Connecticut The defendant’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 90 Conn. App. 82 (AC 23830), is denied. Robert E. Byron, special public defender, in support of the petition. Julia K. Conlin, assistant state’s attorney, in opposition. Decided September 20, 2005

883 A.2d 1252 NORMAN TUCHMAN ET AL. v. STATE OF CONNECTICUT ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The plaintiffs’ petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 89 Conn. App. 745 (AC 24792), is denied. Kenneth A. Votre, in support of the petition. David H. Wrinn, assistant attorney general, in opposition. Decided September 20, […]

642 A.2d 1207 IN RE DONNA M. Supreme Court of Connecticut The minor child’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 33 Conn. App. 632 (AC 12537), is denied. Maureen A. Chmielecki, in support of the petition. Helen M. Doherty, in opposition. Decided April 28, 1994 Page 913

STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. GREGORY CYRUS 1 A.3d 59 (SC 18326)Supreme Court of Connecticut Rogers, C. J., and Norcott, Katz, Palmer, Vertefeuille, Zarella and McLachlan, Js.[*] [*] The listing of justices reflects their seniority status on this court as of the date of oral argument. Syllabus The state, on the granting of certification, appealed to […]

942 A.2d 527 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. TERRELL K. KIMBLE (AC 26992)Appellate Court of Connecticut Bishop, Harper and Peters, Js. Syllabus Convicted, on a conditional plea of nolo contendere, of the crimes of criminal possession of a firearm and interfering with an officer and, on a plea of guilty, of the crimes of assault in […]

267 A.2d 428 KENNETH E. GOING v. CROMWELL FIRE DISTRICT, FIRE DEPARTMENT, ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut KING, C.J., ALCORN, HOUSE, COTTER and THIM, Js. The plaintiff, admittedly a volunteer fireman within the meaning of the statute (7-314a [a] [2]) which extends to such workers the benefits of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, sustained accidental […]

377 A.2d 1340 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. CARMINE GAROFALO Supreme Court of Connecticut The state’s motion dated May 27, 1977, to dismiss the appeal from the Superior Court in Fairfield County is granted unless the defendant on or before October 25, 1977, files his brief. Richard F. Jacobson, assistant state’s attorney, for the appellee (state). […]

127 A.2d 52 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. HUBERT LUGG ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut INGLIS, C.J., BALDWIN, O’SULLIVAN, WYNNE and DALY, Js. The state, under 1112c, has no greater right to obtain support from a husband for the benefit of his wife than the wife has. The test of the right of a wife […]

592 A.2d 431 NOVA ELECTRONICS, INC. v. MARK S. FORTIER ET AL. (9754)Appellate Court of Connecticut DUPONT, C. J. FOTI and LANDAU, Js. Argued May 31, 1991 Decision released June 25, 1991 Action to recover damages for, inter alia, breach of contract, and for other relief, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district […]

765 A.2d 891 METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY v. AETNA CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY ET AL. (SC 16205) (SC 16206) (SC 16207)Supreme Court of Connecticut Norcott, Katz, Palmer, Vertefeuille and Spear, Js. Syllabus The plaintiff insurer sought a declaratory judgment to determine whether the defendant excess liability insurers were obligated to defend and Page 296 cover […]

633 A.2d 744 CANH TRAN NGUYEN v. HUU NGUYEN (11707)Appellate Court of Connecticut DUPONT, C.J., O’CONNELL and FOTI, Js. Argued November 2, 1993 Decision released November 23, 1993 Action for the dissolution of a marriage, and for other relief, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district of Ansonia-Milford, and referred to Hon. Philip […]

808 A.2d 746 BERNARD BEWRY v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION. (AC 22528).Appellate Court of Connecticut. Mihalakos, Flynn and Hennessy, Js. Submitted on briefs September 16, 2002. Officially released November 12, 2002. Procedural History Amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district of Tolland and tried to the […]

881 A.2d 468 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. NAJI MUHAMMAD. No. (AC 24536).Appellate Court of Connecticut Schaller, Gruendel and Harper, Js. Syllabus Convicted of the crime of assault in the first degree, the defendant appealed to this court. Held: Page 393 1. The trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting evidence concerning the defendant’s […]

3 A.2d 670 HENRY PAPINEAU v. CENTURY INDEMNITY COMPANY. Supreme Court of Connecticut MALTBIE, C. J., HINMAN, AVERY, BROWN and JENNINGS, Js. Argued December 8, 1938 Decided January 5, 1939. ACTION to recover the amount of a judgment rendered against one party in an action to recover for personal injuries, from the insurer of another […]

349 A.2d 736 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. WALTER R. WOODS Supreme Court of Connecticut It appearing that the defendant in the above-entitled case has failed to prosecute his appeal from the Superior Court in Litchfield County with proper diligence, it is, under Practice Book § 696, Page 710 ordered by the Supreme Court, suo motu, […]

552 A.2d 823 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. VIET X. NGUYEN (6570)Appellate Court of Connecticut BORDEN, SPALLONE and FOTI, Js. Convicted of the crimes of assault in the third degree and breach of the peace, the defendant appealed to this court claiming that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of a prior assault he had […]

701 A.2d 327 ERNEST BREINER v. VIN’S KEY CLUB, INC., ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The plaintiff’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 45 Conn. App. 925 (AC 15962), is denied. Samuel D. Bush, in support of the petition. Matthew B. Woods, in opposition. Decided September 18, 1997

822 A.2d 243 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ROLANDO CRUZ Supreme Court of Connecticut The defendant’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 75 Conn. App. 500 (AC 22575), is granted, limited to the following issue: “Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that, with respect to the challenged instruction on the issue of selfdefense, […]

1 A.2d 146 ERNESTINE G. WOLFE ET ALS. v. WALLINGFORD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Supreme Court of Connecticut MALTBIE, C.J., HINMAN, AVERY, BROWN and JENNINGS, Js. The plaintiff could prove an estoppel in pais against the defendant’s taking advantage of the Statute of Frauds as a defense, without pleading it. Whether or not as pleaded […]

698 A.2d 297 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. JOHN DASH (SC 15569)Supreme Court of Connecticut Borden, Berdon, Norcott, Palmer and McDonald, Js. SYLLABUS On the defendant’s appeal from his conviction of the crimes of assault in the first degree and commission of a class A, B or C felony with a firearm in connection with an […]

786 A.2d 450 MITCHELL HENDERSON v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION (AC 20967)Appellate Court of Connecticut Schaller, Mihalakos and O’Connell, Js. Submitted on briefs September 12, 2001 Officially released November 13, 2001 Procedural History Amended petition for a writ of habeas corpus and petition for a writ of mandamus, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial […]

648 A.2d 879 ROBERT L. PATRON ET AL. v. SIMON KONOVER ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The plaintiffs’ petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 35 Conn. App. 504 (AC 12076), is denied. Richard P. Weinstein, in support of the petition. Richard C. Robinson, in opposition. Decided October 4, 1994

503 A.2d 631 JOHN F. ROWLSON COMPANY v. AUGUSTUS J. SIMMONS (4305)Appellate Court of Connecticut HULL, SPALLONE and BIELUCH, Js. Argued January 14, 1986 — Decision released February 11, 1986 Action to recover under a promissory note, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district of Hartford-New Britain at Hartford and tried to the […]

591 A.2d 1225 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. MICHAEL J. JARRETT (14037)Supreme Court of Connecticut PETERS, C.J., CALLAHAN, GLASS, COVELLO and F. X. HENNESSY, Js. Convicted, by a three judge panel, of the crime of murder in connection with a killing as part of a mutual suicide pact, the defendant appealed to this court. Held: 1. […]

161 A.2d 770 FRANCIS H. SNYDER ET AL. v. TOWN OF NEWTOWN ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut BALDWIN, C.J., KING, MURPHY, MELLITZ and SHEA, Js. The decisions of the United States Supreme Court concerning the federal constitution are binding on state courts. Accordingly, the courts of this state may not question the principle, established […]

604 A.2d 374 RODNEY RICHMOND v. FRANK LONGO, SR. (10396)Appellate Court of Connecticut DUPONT, C.J., O’CONNELL and FREEDMAN, Js. The plaintiff sought to recover for injuries he sustained in an automobile accident that was allegedly caused by the negligence of the defendant. The trial court rendered judgment on a jury verdict in favor of the […]

582 A.2d 205 PATRICK R. GIL v. INLAND WETLANDS AND WATERCOURSES AGENCY OF THE TOWN OF GREENWICH ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The named defendant’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 23 Conn. App. 379, is granted, limited to the following issue: “In considering whether the action of an inland wetlands […]

630 A.2d 1064 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. BERNARD K. SAWYER (14650)Supreme Court of Connecticut PETERS, C.J., CALLAHAN, BORDEN, BERDON and KATZ, Js. Convicted of the crime of manslaughter in the first degree as a lesser offense included in the crime of murder, the defendant appealed to the Appellate Court claiming that the trial court improperly […]

755 A.2d 214 DAVID D’ADDARIO, EXECUTOR (ESTATE OF F. FRANCIS D’ADDARIO), ET AL. v. LUCIEN TRUSKOSKI ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The defendants’ petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 57 Conn. App. 236 (AC 17723), is denied. VERTEFEUILLE, J., did not participate in the consideration or decision of this petition. Ridgely […]

341 A.2d 432 YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL v. WILLIAM MATTHEWS ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The defendants’ petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Division of the Court of Common Pleas is denied. Bruce A. Morrison, in support of the petition. Jeremy G. Zimmermann, in opposition. Submitted July 17, 1975 Decided July 21, 1975 […]

762 A.2d 902 TERESA KARUTZ v. FEINSTEIN AND HERMAN, P.C., ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The petition by the defendants Feinstein and Herman, P.C., and Middlesex Mutual Assurance Company for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 59 Conn. App. 565 (AC 19169), is denied. David A. Kelly, in support of the petition. Yinxia […]

FRANCIS D. v. COMMISSIONER OF CORRECTION 986 A.2d 1056Supreme Court of Connecticut The petitioner Francis D.’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 118 Conn. App. 350 (AC 29271), is denied. Mary Boehlert, special public defender, in support of the petition. Adam E. Mattei, special deputy assistant state’s attorney, in opposition. VERTEFEUILLE, J., […]

366 A.2d 801 HENRY J. MAZZOLA ET AL. v. GEORGE J. CONKLING, COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION Supreme Court of Connecticut The plaintiffs’ motion to dismiss the appeal from the Superior Court in Windham County is granted unless the defendant on or before December 28, 1976, files his assignment of errors. Jackson T. King, Jr., for the […]

598 A.2d 371 MARY SHARIF v. KARIM SHARIF (10111)Appellate Court of Connecticut DALY, FOTI and HEIMAN, Js. Argued October 29, 1991 Decision released November 19, 1991 Action for the dissolution of a marriage, and for other relief, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district of New Haven and tried to the court, DeMayo, […]

693 A.2d 300 ANTHONY FERRIGNO, TRUSTEE v. CROMWELL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut The defendants’ petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 44 Conn. App. 439 (AC 15678), is granted, limited to the following issue: “Did the Appellate Court properly conclude that General Statutes § 37-9 (3) permits a deficiency […]

525 A.2d 988 PUBLIC WORKS SUPPLY COMPANY, INC. v. EVEREADY MACHINERY COMPANY (4924)Appellate Court of Connecticut DUPONT, C. J., HULL and SPALLONE, Js. Submitted on briefs April 27, 1987 Decision released May 26, 1987 Action to recover damages for breach of contract, brought to the Superior Court in the judicial district of Hartford-New Britain at […]

STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. MARK A. WEED. 984 A.2d 1116 (AC 28909)Appellate Court of Connecticut Bishop, Robinson and Foti, Js. Syllabus Convicted of the crime of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs, the defendant appealed to this court. The defendant had been stopped by a police officer after […]

376 A.2d 60 LEDGEBROOK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. v. LUSK CORPORATION (CONN.) ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut HOUSE, C.J., LOISELLE, BOGDANSKI, LONGO and BARBER, Js. In granting prejudgment relief, a court must determine that there is probable cause to sustain the validity of the plaintiff’s claim, including the amount thereof. On his application for prejudgment […]

886 A.2d 1227 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. RON J. SUN. No. (AC 25427).Appellate Court of Connecticut Flynn, DiPentima and Harper, Js. Syllabus Convicted of the crime of risk of injury to a child, the defendant appealed to this court. The defendant’s conviction stemmed from three incidents in which he allegedly made contact with the intimate […]

443 A.2d 915 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. PASQUALE DeMATTEO Supreme Court of Connecticut SPEZIALE, C.J., PETERS, PARSKEY, SHEA and DALY, Js. Convicted of the crime of conspiracy to commit murder, the defendant appealed to this court. Held: 1. Because, in view of all of the circumstances, the defendant was not in custody at the time […]

384 A.2d 353 CITY OF WEST HAVEN v. IMPACT ET AL. Supreme Court of Connecticut HOUSE, C.J., LOISELLE, BOGDANSKI, LONGO and SPEZIALE, Js. The plaintiff city of West Haven sought a declaratory judgment to determine whether it, by implementing an ordinance mandating it to acquire for park and outdoor recreational use certain parcels of land […]

564 A.2d 619 IN RE CHRISTOPHER G.[*] (6596)Appellate Court of Connecticut SPALLONE, O’CONNELL and FOTI, Js. The defendant appealed to this court from the judgment of the trial court adjudicating him to be a youthful offender by reason of having committed the crimes of sexual assault in the first degree, assault in the third degree […]

880 A.2d 180 FREDERICK W. DETAR v. COAST VENTURE XXVX, INC. No. (AC 25562).Appellate Court of Connecticut Flynn, McLachlan and Berdon, Js. Syllabus The plaintiff sought to recover damages for breach of a contract for the sale of certain of the defendant’s real property. The trial court, upon determining that the liquidated damages clause in […]

FRANK GULIA, JR., TRUSTEE v. CITY OF BRIDGEPORT ET AL. 14 A.3d 1006Supreme Court of Connecticut The plaintiff’s petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 126 Conn. App. 902 (AC 31869), is denied. Laurence V. Parnoff, in support of the petition. Decided March 16, 2011

784 A.2d 970 FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION v. MUTUAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, INC., ET AL. (AC 20525)Appellate Court of Connecticut Lavery, C.J., and Schaller and Spear, Js. Syllabus The plaintiff sought to foreclose a mortgage on certain of the defendant M Co.’s real property. The mortgage secured a promissory note that had been personally guaranteed by […]

780 A.2d 209 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. GLENN STEWART (AC 18813)Appellate Court of Connecticut Foti, Spear and Dupont, Js. Syllabus By statute (§ 54-84 [b]), unless a defendant requests otherwise, the trial court must instruct the jury that no unfavorable inferences can be drawn from the defendant’s failure to testify. Convicted of the crimes of […]

714 A.2d 733 STATE OF CONNECTICUT v. ISSAC COUNCIL (AC 17281)Appellate Court of Connecticut Foti, Lavery and Sullivan, Js. Argued April 29, 1998 Officially released May 19, 1998 Defendant’s appeal from the Superior Court in the judicial district of New Haven, McMahon, J. PER CURIAM. The judgment is affirmed.