Legal Opinion
Ankerman v. Mancuso
Connecticut Appellate Court
Decided September 16, 2003No. AC 23369PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
DiPENTIMA, J.
The plaintiff, William L. Ankerman, appeals from the judgment rendered in favor of the defendant, Jack C. Mancuso. The issue before this court is whether the plaintiffs violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct is a legally sufficient special defense that bars the enforcement of a promissoiy note and mortgage held by the plaintiff and signed by the defendant. The trial court found that it was. We disagree and reverse the judgment of the trial court.
The following facts and procedural histoiy are pertinent to the plaintiffs appeal. At all times relevant to the action,…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- Mozzochi v. BeckSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1987
- Gagne v. VaccaroSupreme Court of Connecticut · 2001
- Statewide Grievance Committee v. BotwickSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1993
- Noble v. MarshallConnecticut Appellate Court · 1990
- Dorsey v. MancusoConnecticut Appellate Court · 1990
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3Cited by5 opinions
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