Tartaris v. Laffin, No. Cv98-0413272s (Feb. 2, 2000)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder."1 While this timeless adage may apply to love, it doesn't pertain to litigation; at least this litigation and accompanying arbitration proceeding. The plaintiff in this case is not fonder of the defendant for not attending the arbitration hearing, though the defendant's CT Page 1570 attorney was present. The plaintiff claims foul and asks the court to enter judgment in accordance with the arbitrator's award. The defendant asserts that he is entitled to a…