State of Connecticut v. Thaddeus Ball; State of Connecticut v. William M. Waldie

State of Connecticut v. Thaddeus Ball State of Connecticut v. William M. Waldie King, C. J., Alcorn, House, Thim and Ryan, Js. Argued December 10, 1969 decided January 21, 1970 James W. Marshall, with whom, on the brief, was Fred H. White, special public defender, for the appellants (defendants). Peter W. Gillies, special assistant state’s attorney, for the appellee (state). [MAJORITY — Per Curiam.] Per Curiam. A decisive issue on these appeals is the legality of the search of an automobile and the seizure of liquor discovered during the search. The court failed to make a finding as to the facts on which it based its conclusion that the search and the seizure were valid. The record is therefore inadequate for a determination of the legality of the search and seizure. There is error in each case, the judgments are set aside and a new trial is ordered in each case.