Case Name: Joann Roman et al. v. City of Stamford
Court: Connecticut Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Connecticut
Decision Date: 1988-10-26
Citations: 209 Conn. 821
Docket Number: 
Parties: Joann Roman et al. v. City of Stamford
Judges: 
Reporter: Connecticut Reports
Volume: 209
Pages: 821–822

Head Matter:
Joann Roman et al. v. City of Stamford

Opinion:
The plaintiffs' petition for certification for appeal from the Appellate Court, 16 Conn. App. 213, is granted, limited to the following issue:
"When a city charter provision directs the city's park commission to provide for the care and control of all trees within the limits of public roads, can a municipality be held liable in negligence where an automobile is struck by a falling tree located within the limits of the roadway?"
Paul J. Pacifico, in support of the petition.
James V. Minor, assistant corporation counsel, in opposition. ,
Decided October 26, 1988