NONHUMAN RIGHTS v. R.W. COMMERFORD & SONS

(AC 42795).

231 A.3d 1171 (2020)

197 Conn.App. 353

NONHUMAN RIGHTS PROJECT, INC. v. R.W. COMMERFORD & SONS, INC., et al.

Appellate Court of Connecticut.

Officially released May 19, 2020.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven M. Wise , pro hac vice, with whom were Barbara M. Schellenberg , Orange, and, on the brief, David B. Zabel , Bridgeport, for the appellant (petitioner).

Alvord, Bright and Beach, Js.


The petitioner, Nonhuman Rights Project, Inc., appeals from the judgment of the habeas court dismissing its petition for a writ of habeas corpus that it sought on behalf of an elephant, Minnie,1 who is alleged to be owned by the named respondents, R.W. Commerford...

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