Lopinto v. Haines

The plaintiff’s complaint in this action sought injunctive relief against the defendant restraining him from violating a restrictive covenant in a warranty deed executed by the plaintiff to the defendant. The deed conveyed title to a vacant lot in the city of Bridgeport. The de fendant filed an answer and a counterclaim. The counterclaim was in three counts: the first count alleged that the restriction in the deed did not reflect the actual agreement between the parties; the second count alleged a scrivener’s mistake; and the third count alleged financial obligations incurred and to be…