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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1927
Page
6
A local ad promotes a home made cough syrup using 24 ounces of Pinex and sugar syrup or honey to make a pint. It claims better healing power than ready made remedies, eases phlegm, stops throat tickle, and aids bronchitis asthma and hoarseness. Manufacturer promises satisfaction or refund.
The Supreme Court of Errors met in this city today and returned 28 opinions, with errors found in seven cases. From Fairfield county four cases involve Porter v Taylor, Hoyt v Connecticut Co, McCulloch v Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Tortorles v Sharp Moosop. others include Yochelmen, Mac Farquhar, Debinakilis, Young, and Gaezdik v Gates Body. New Haven county items include Palmer v Palmer, Fitzgerald, Bateriano v Clautis, Broderick, Alexander, Bauby, Petucelli v Catapano, DiNino v DiLoreto, Ames v Connecticut Co, Barnet v Bochinski.
Morée va. Lash Motor Company faces remanded error in Hartford County, with Judge John W. Banks presiding over Ruby Meister vs Martha Gale as no error. Norwich cases include Mary Kalamian vs David Kalamian and Elizabeth James vs City of Norwich with no error, plus Audrey Palmer vs Theodore Palmer appeal from probate denying motions to certify evidence and rulings.
Supreme Court of Errors upholds Judge Ianac Wolfe in setting aside an $82,500 jury award to Rose Debinski of Greenwich against Fred Lester Young after evidence showed sympathy influenced the jury. Debinski’s husband Adam died from injuries in a November 20, 1926 crash. the trial had awarded $2,500 before the verdict was set aside for weight of the evidence concerns.
Acting Judge Buckley granted a non suit in favor of the Connecticut trolley company over damages claimed by Harrison Hoyt of Bethel for injuries when his car was struck by a trolley on November 15 1925 at Iranistan and Fairfield avenues Bridgeport. Supreme Court Justice Hinman finds Buckley erred and orders the non suit set aside and a new trial. Hoyt suit began February 23 1927 with motion to set aside denied April 8.
Justice John W Banks orders a new trial in a Common Pleas case brought by Porter against Taylor for 81000 damages. Taylor moved out of 81 Stratfield Road without notice January 28 1926 causing pipes to freeze and damages to ceilings and floors. Jury verdict March 10 1927 awarded 76464 dollars. motion to set aside granted.
The Connecticut Supreme Court overturns compensation dismissal for Jane Ann MacFarquhar against Columbian Graphophone Company. James MacFarquhar, 69, burned in an Aug 23, 1926 elevator incident, later died. court sides with widow against Commissioner Buckingham.
The Supreme Court of Frrars upholds Judge Isaac Wolfe's non-suit in a $40,000 personal injury suit by brothers Andrew and Julius Gadzick against Gates Body company. The crash on July 27, 1026, at Bostwick avenue and Cherry street left them unable to continue as weavers at Salts Textile.
On April 12 Judge Frederick W. Huaford dismissed the motion in a case where the appeal contends the court cried in his charge to the jury. The defendant cited eleven distinct paragraphs of the judge's charge in support of the claim.
Hon. Janet Aitken, eldest daughter of Lord Beaverbrook, married Ivan Douglas Campbell heir presumptive of the Duke of Argyll, at St Columba's Church Scotland. The ceremony was restrained due to the bride's mother's death, with only immediate relatives present. The couple met in Le Touquet last summer and Campbell, son of the late Douglas Campbell, hails from Sonachan Delmally Argyllshire.
Velma West twenty one held for Lake county grand jury on first degree murder charge for hammer killing of her husband T Edward West after a two hour municipal court hearing Judge Marvin H Helter refused plea for reduced charge and ordered transport to jail for grand jury January ninth Prosecution plans no special session likely pushing trial to February An appeal for bail was announced and court scene included a dramatic collapse by West outside the courtroom.
Supreme Court Justice Frank D. Haines set aside a $10 weekly compensation for 312 weeks awarded to Mary Valerio Tortorici of Thomaston for her son Michael Valerio's death. The court sustained the Sharp Moosup company appeal, ruling the award improper and the contractor status disputed.
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