Ferri v. Powell-Ferri’s Empirical Analysis

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26 state decisions

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1. “Standing is the legal right to set judicial machinery in motion. One cannot rightfully invoke the jurisdiction of the court unless he [or she] has, in an individual or representative capacity, some real interest in the cause of action, or a legal or equitable right, title or interest in the subject matter of the controversy.... When standing is put in issue, the question is whether the person whose standing is challenged is a proper party to request an adjudication of the issue .... Standing requires no more than a colorable claim of injury; a [party] ordinarily establishes ... standing by allegations of injury. Similarly, standing exists to attempt to vindicate arguably protected interests.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 189 Conn. App. 595 - Liberty Transportation, Inc. v. Massachusetts Bay Ins. Co.

2. “[a]s of yet, there has been no finding of a breach of duty by them, notwithstanding Powell-Ferri's vigorous argument that such a finding has already been made by this court. ... There is no specter of harmful conduct imminent or proposed by the trustees.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Powell-Ferri v. Ferri

3. “[a]lthough the agreement's choice of law provision dictates that the substance of the contract will be analyzed according to New York law, procedural issues such as the applicable standard of review are governed by Connecticut law”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Reclaimant Corp. v. Deutsch