Doe v. Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp.

Summary

The concurrence agrees with the majority that a lapsed statute of limitations does not create a constitutionally protected property interest and concurs in the result. It argues, however, that the framework for interpreting the Connecticut Constitution should be narrowed to constitutional text, historical circumstances, and applicable Connecticut precedent, rather than routinely considering federal law, sister-state law, or sociological and economic considerations. The concurrence also maintains that the constitutional text and history do not establish the defendant's claimed property interest.