SUMMONS CIVIL

JD-CV-1 Rev. 9-12

C.G.S. & 51-346, 51-347, 51-349, 51-350, 52-45a,
52-48,51-259, P.B. Sees. 3-1 through 3-21,8-1
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
SUPERIOR COURT
www.jud.ct.gov
See page 2 for instructions
0 "X" if amount, legal interest or property in demand, not including interest and
costs is less than $2,500.
[B) "X" if amount, legal interest or property in demand, not including interest and
costs is $2,500 or more.
TO: Any proper officer; BY AUTHORITY OF THE
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, you are hereby
commanded to make due and legal service of
this Summons and attached Complaint.
0 "X" if claiming other relief in addition to or in lieu of money or damages.
For the Plaintiff(s) please enter the appearance of:
Name and address of attorney, law finn or plaintiff if self-represented (Number, street, town and zip code) I Juris number (to be entered by attorney only)
The Marcus Law Firm, 275 Branford Road, North Branford, CT 06471 035870
Telephone number (with area code) I Signature of Plaintiff (If self-represented)
( 203 ) 481-3330
Number of Plaintiffs: 1 I Number of Defendants: 1
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0 Form JD-CV-2 attached for additional parties
Parties Name (Last, First, Middle Initial) and Address of Each party (Number; Street; P.O. Box; Town; State; Zip; Country, If not USA)
First
Name: Cooke
Plaintiff
Address: c/o he Marcus Law Firm
275 Branford Road, North Branford CT 06471
Additional
Name:
Plaintiff
Address:
First
Name: Anthony DaRos
Defendant
Address: 27 Watrous Avenue
Branford, CT 06405
Additional
Name:
Defendant
Address:
Additional
Name:
Defendant
Address:
Additional
Name:
Defendant
Address:
Notice to Each Defendant
1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. This paper is a Summons in a lawsuit. The complaint attached to these papers states the claims that each plaintiff is making
against you in this lawsuit.
2. To be notified of further proceedings, you or your attorney must file a form called an "Appearance" with the clerk of the above-named Court at the above
Court address on or before the second day after the above Return Date. The Return Date is not a hearing date. You do not have to come to court on the
Return Date unless you receive a separate notice telling you to come to court.
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3. If you or your attorney do not file a written "Appearance" form on time, a judgment may be entered against you by default. The "Appearance" form may be
obtained at the Court address above or at www.jud.ct.gov under "Court Forms."
4. If you believe that you have insurance that may cover the claim that is being made against you in this lawsuit, you should immediately contact your
insurance representative. Other action you may have to take is described in the Connecticut Practice Book which may be found in a superior court law
library or at www.jud.ct.gov under "Court Rules."
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Signed
Commissioner of the I Name of Person Signing at left
Superior Court D "d S D I
Assistant Clerk avl oy e
I Date signed
11114/2012
If this Summons is signed by a Clerk: 7./
For Court Use Only
a. The signing has been done so that the Plaintiff(s) will not be denied access to the courts.
File Date
b. It is the responsibility of the Plaintiff(s) to see that service is made in the manner provided by law.
c. The Clerk is not permitted to give any legal advice in connection with any lawsuit.
d. The Clerk signing this Summons at the request of the Plaintiff(s) is not responsible in any way for any errors or omissions
in the Summons, any allegations contained in the Complaint, or the service of the Summons or Complaint.
I certify I have read and I Signed (Self-Represented Plaintiff)
understand the above:
I Date
1111412012
Name and address of person recognized to prosecute in the amount of $250
Carol Massaro, 275 Branford Road, North Branford, CT 06471
Signed (Official taking recognizance; HXH proper box) Commissioner of the I Date Docket Number
Superior Court
0 Assistant Clerk 1111412012
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THE MARCUS LAW FIRM
Z75 BRANFORD ROAD
NORTH BRANFORD, CT
06471
(203) 481-3330
FAX (203) 488-4070
JURIS NO. #35870
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RETURN DATE: DECEMBER4, 2012 SUPERIOR COURT
WAYNE COOKE J. D. OF NEW HAVEN
v. AT NEW HAVEN
ANTHONY DAROS November 14, 2012
COMPLAINT
I) At all times pertinent hereto, Wayne Cooke has resided in Branford, Connecticut and
through his participation in local politics and his attendance at various televised public
meetings, Mr. Cooke has become a public figure in the Town of Branford.
2) On July 21, 2010, Anthony DaRos in a public meeting of the Branford Board of
Selectmen, accused Mr. Cooke of attempting to bribe Mr. DaRos in an incident that
DaRos claimed had occurred in 2006.
3) The accusation by DaRos was false and malicious and constitutes slander per se.
4) DaRos made this false statement in public at a board of selectmen meeting which not
only was attended by members of the general public who heard Mr. DaRos's
<) accusation, but also was broadcast by public television to the Branford community.
5) As a result of this defamation, Cooke has been damaged.
THE MARCUS LAW FIRM
275 BRANFORD ROAD
NORTH BRANFORD, CT
06471
(203) 4813330
FAX (203) 488-4070
JURIS NO. #35870
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Wherefore, Plaintiff claims:
I) Money damages; and
2) Such other relief as the court may deem just and equitable.
THE PLAINTIFF
WAYNE COOKE
David S. Doyle, his atto
The Marcus Law Firm
275 Branford Road
North Branford, CT 06471
Juris No. 035870
Tel: 203-481-3330
Fax: 203-488-4070
THE MARCUS LAW FlRM
275 BRANFORD ROAD
NORTH BRANFORD, CT
06471
(203) 481-3330
FAX (203) 488-4070
JURIS NO. #35870
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RETURN DATE: DECEMBER4, 2012 SUPERIOR COURT
WAYNE COOKE J. D. OF NEW HAVEN
v. AT NEW HAVEN
ANTHONY DAROS November 15, 2012
AD DAMNUM
The amount, legal interest or property in demand is $15,000 or more, exclusive
of interest and costs.
THE PLAINTIFF
By: L;d?&f
David S. Doyle, his attorney
The Marcus Law Firm
275 Branford Road
North Branford, CT 06471
Juris No. 035870
Tel: 203-481-3330
Fax: 203-488-4070