Legal Opinion
Theodore D. Bross Line Construction Corp. v. Ryan Crane Service Corp.
Connecticut Superior Court
Decided September 17, 1975No. File 194354PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMulvey, J.
The third-party defendant, Harnisehfeger Corporation, has demurred to the second claim for relief of the third-party plaintiff, Shapiro Equipment Corporation. That claim for relief is for attorneys’ fees and costs. Shapiro’s complaint against Harnisehfeger alleges that, if it is found liable to the plaintiff on a claim of defective equipment, then Harnisehfeger must indemnify it for any judgment that the plaintiff obtains against it.
Harnischfeger’s demurrer, under Practice Book § 108, claims that attorneys’ fees are not recoverable in a noncontractual indemnity suit.
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2Cases cited5 opinions
- Maisenbacker v. Society ConcordiaSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1899
- State v. Bloomfield Construction Co., Inc.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1940
- West Haven Bank & Trust Co. v. McCoySupreme Court of Connecticut · 1933
- Peterson v. City of NorwalkSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1964
- Chapter House Circle of King's Daughters v. Hartford National Bank & Trust Co.Supreme Court of Connecticut · 1938
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- Sendroff v. Food Mart of Connecticut, Inc.Connecticut Superior Court · 1977
- Simonetti v. LovermiConnecticut Appellate Court · 1988
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