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225 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1970–2026 27 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Rose v. Clarkgreen2 sentences2014Ed. 2d 302 (1991)]. . . . *** ‘‘Therefore, the statement in State v. Gordon, supra, 185 Conn. 419 , that Connecticut appellate courts some- times apply the harmless error exception, but only spar- ingly, in a few, discrete circumstances, lacks viability.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) State v. Artis, supra, 136 Conn. App. 635–37 (Lavine, J., concurring in part and dis- senting in part); see also Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 579 , 106 S. Ct. 3101 , 92 L. 2014Ed. 2d 302 (1991)]. . . . *** ‘‘Therefore, the statement in State v. Gordon, supra, 185 Conn. 419 , that Connecticut appellate courts some- times apply the harmless error exception, but only spar- ingly, in a few, discrete circumstances, lacks viability.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) State v. Artis, supra, 136 Conn. App. 635–37 (Lavine, J., concurring in part and dis- senting in part); see also Rose v. Clark, 478 U.S. 570, 579 , 106 S. Ct. 3101 , 92 L. | 9 | 19 |
United States v. Noblesgreen2 sentences2006The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence, United States v. Nobles, 422 U.S. 225, 230 [ 95 S. Ct. 2160 , 45 L. 2006The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence, United States v. Nobles, 422 U.S. 225, 230 [ 95 S. Ct. 2160 , 45 L. | 6 | 6 |
Neder v. United Statesgreen2 sentences2021The Appellate Court applied the harmless error standard set forth in Neder v. United States ( 527 U.S. 1 ) in determining that the absence of a Salamon instruction was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. 2021The Appellate Court applied the harmless error standard set forth in Neder v. United States ( 527 U.S. 1 ) in determining that the absence of a Salamon instruction at the petitioner’s criminal trial was not harmless beyond a reasonable doubt. | 4 | 9 |
State v. Browngreen2 sentences2022See State v. Brown, 279 Conn. 493, 505 , 903 A.2d 169 (2006) (structural error exists when ‘‘the error renders a trial fundamentally unfair and is not susceptible to a harmless error analysis . . . because of [t]he inability to assess the effect of [the] impropriety on the . . . trial’’ (citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted)). 2022See State v. Brown, 279 Conn. 493, 505 , 903 A.2d 169 (2006) (structural error exists when ‘‘the error renders a trial fundamentally unfair and is not susceptible to a harmless error analysis . . . because of [t]he inability to assess the effect of [the] impropriety on the . . . trial’’ (citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted)). | 3 | 11 |
Chapman v. Californiared2 sentences2018C Applying a harmless error analysis, we, like the Appellate Court, are persuaded "beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained." Chapman v. California , supra, 386 U.S. at 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 ; see State v. Brown , supra, 279 Conn. at 513 , 903 A.2d 169 . 2018C Applying a harmless error analysis, we, like the Appellate Court, are persuaded "beyond a reasonable doubt that the error complained of did not contribute to the verdict obtained." Chapman v. California , supra, 386 U.S. at 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 ; see State v. Brown , supra, 279 Conn. at 513 , 903 A.2d 169 . | 3 | 11 |
| State v. Mercergreen | 3 | 3 |
| Covenant Home, Inc. v. Board of Tax Reviewgreen | 3 | 3 |
| State v. Colemangreen | 3 | 3 |
| State v. Colemangreen | 3 | 3 |
State v. Cohanegreen2 sentences2017Compare State v. Cohane, 193 Conn. 474, 485 , 479 A.2d 763 (‘‘[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S. Ct. 397 , 83 L. 2017Compare State v. Cohane, 193 Conn. 474, 485 , 479 A.2d 763 (‘‘[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S. Ct. 397 , 83 L. | 2 | 3 |
James v. Arizonagreen2 sentences2017Compare State v. Cohane, 193 Conn. 474, 485 , 479 A.2d 763 (‘‘[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S. Ct. 397 , 83 L. 2017Compare State v. Cohane , 193 Conn. 474 , 485, 479 A.2d 763 ("[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional *603 right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances" [internal quotation marks omitted] ), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S.Ct. 397 , 83 L.Ed.2d 331 (1984), with State v. Anderson , supra, 255 Conn. at 444 , 773 A.2d 287 (acknowledging United States Supreme Court's recognition in its recent opinion, Neder v. United States , supra, 527 U.S. at 8 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , that "most constitutional errors can be harmless" [internal q | 2 | 3 |
Shavers v. Walter E. Heller & Co.green2 sentences2017Compare State v. Cohane, 193 Conn. 474, 485 , 479 A.2d 763 (‘‘[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S. Ct. 397 , 83 L. 2017Compare State v. Cohane , 193 Conn. 474 , 485, 479 A.2d 763 ("[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional *603 right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances" [internal quotation marks omitted] ), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S.Ct. 397 , 83 L.Ed.2d 331 (1984), with State v. Anderson , supra, 255 Conn. at 444 , 773 A.2d 287 (acknowledging United States Supreme Court's recognition in its recent opinion, Neder v. United States , supra, 527 U.S. at 8 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , that "most constitutional errors can be harmless" [internal q | 2 | 3 |
Thigpen v. Reddixgreen2 sentences2017Compare State v. Cohane, 193 Conn. 474, 485 , 479 A.2d 763 (‘‘[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S. Ct. 397 , 83 L. 2017Compare State v. Cohane , 193 Conn. 474 , 485, 479 A.2d 763 ("[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional *603 right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances" [internal quotation marks omitted] ), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S.Ct. 397 , 83 L.Ed.2d 331 (1984), with State v. Anderson , supra, 255 Conn. at 444 , 773 A.2d 287 (acknowledging United States Supreme Court's recognition in its recent opinion, Neder v. United States , supra, 527 U.S. at 8 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , that "most constitutional errors can be harmless" [internal q | 2 | 3 |
| State v. Dicksongreen | 2 | 2 |
| Ellis v. Emerygreen | 2 | 2 |
| United States v. Hastinggreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Carpentergreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Sianogreen | 2 | 2 |
State v. Sawyergreen2 sentences2021It has been adopted as the harmless error standard for nonconstitutional errors by the federal courts and, more recently, by this court in State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331, 357 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008). 2021It has been adopted as the harmless error standard for nonconstitutional errors by the federal courts and, more recently, by this court in State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331, 357 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008). | 1 | 6 |
Kalams v. Giacchettogreen2 sentences2023It does not appear from the record that MTGLQ had engaged in this good faith effort or that such an effort was fruitless as a result of the defendant’s intransigence or unreasonableness; rather, MTGLQ chose instead to seek a protective order completely barring discovery of many documents that plainly were subject to disclosure.9 Having concluded that the trial court abused its dis- cretion in granting MTGLQ’s motion for a protective order, we must address whether the defendant has shown that he was harmed by that error. ‘‘The harmless error standard in a civil case is whether the improper ruli 2023It does not appear from the record that MTGLQ had engaged in this good faith effort or that such an effort was fruitless as a result of the defendant’s intransigence or unreasonableness; rather, MTGLQ chose instead to seek a protective order completely barring discovery of many documents that plainly were subject to disclosure.9 Having concluded that the trial court abused its dis- cretion in granting MTGLQ’s motion for a protective order, we must address whether the defendant has shown that he was harmed by that error. ‘‘The harmless error standard in a civil case is whether the improper ruli | 1 | 5 |
State v. Andersongreen2 sentences2017Compare State v. Cohane , 193 Conn. 474 , 485, 479 A.2d 763 ("[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional *603 right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances" [internal quotation marks omitted] ), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S.Ct. 397 , 83 L.Ed.2d 331 (1984), with State v. Anderson , supra, 255 Conn. at 444 , 773 A.2d 287 (acknowledging United States Supreme Court's recognition in its recent opinion, Neder v. United States , supra, 527 U.S. at 8 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , that "most constitutional errors can be harmless" [internal q 2017Compare State v. Cohane , 193 Conn. 474 , 485, 479 A.2d 763 ("[i]f error touches a less basic constitutional *603 right, we sometimes apply the harmless error exception, but only sparingly, in a few, discrete circumstances" [internal quotation marks omitted] ), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 990 , 105 S.Ct. 397 , 83 L.Ed.2d 331 (1984), with State v. Anderson , supra, 255 Conn. at 444 , 773 A.2d 287 (acknowledging United States Supreme Court's recognition in its recent opinion, Neder v. United States , supra, 527 U.S. at 8 , 119 S.Ct. 1827 , that "most constitutional errors can be harmless" [internal q | 1 | 4 |
State v. DeJesusgreen2 sentences2021It has been adopted as the harmless error standard for nonconstitutional errors by the federal courts and, more recently, by this court in State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331, 357 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008). 2021It has been adopted as the harmless error standard for nonconstitutional errors by the federal courts and, more recently, by this court in State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331, 357 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008). | 1 | 3 |
State v. Montgomerygreen2 sentences2014Subsequently, in State v. Montgomery, 254 Conn. 694, 735 , 759 A.2d 995 (2000), the court also found that a jury, under § 53-202k, is required to make the determina- tion of whether a defendant used a firearm in the com- mission of a class A, B or C felony and that the failure by the court to submit the issue to the jury was subject to a harmless error determination. ‘‘[A] jury instruction that improperly omits an essential element from the charge constitutes harmless error if a reviewing court concludes beyond a reasonable doubt that the omitted element was uncontested and supported by overwh 2014Subsequently, in State v. Montgomery, 254 Conn. 694, 735 , 759 A.2d 995 (2000), the court also found that a jury, under § 53-202k, is required to make the determina- tion of whether a defendant used a firearm in the com- mission of a class A, B or C felony and that the failure by the court to submit the issue to the jury was subject to a harmless error determination. ‘‘[A] jury instruction that improperly omits an essential element from the charge constitutes harmless error if a reviewing court concludes beyond a reasonable doubt that the omitted element was uncontested and supported by overwh | 1 | 3 |
Arizona v. Fulminantegreen2 sentences2004“The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bunkley v. Commissioner of Correction, 222 Conn. 444, 460 , 610 A.2d 598 (1992); see Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 308 , 111 S. Ct. 1246 , 113 L. 2004“The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bunkley v. Commissioner of Correction, 222 Conn. 444, 460 , 610 A.2d 598 (1992); see Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 308 , 111 S. Ct. 1246 , 113 L. | 1 | 3 |
| Pagano v. Ippolitigreen | 1 | 3 |
| State v. Paynegreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Williamsgreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Armadoregreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Mitchellgreen | 1 | 2 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Golding
green
2 sentences2017Under such circumstances, it would be a waste of judicial resources, and a pedantic exercise, to delve deeply into the constitutional merits of a claim that can appropriately be resolved in accordance with the relevant harmless error analysis." (Citations omitted.) State v. Golding , supra, 213 Conn. at 241 -42 , 567 A.2d 823 . 2017Under such circumstances, it would be a waste of judicial resources, and a pedantic exercise, to delve deeply into the constitutional merits of a claim that can appropriately be resolved in accordance with the relevant harmless error analysis." (Citations omitted.) State v. Golding , supra, 213 Conn. at 241 -42 , 567 A.2d 823 . | 7 | 1993–2017 |
Urich v. Fish
green
2 sentences2014The harmless error standard in a civil case is whether the improper ruling would likely affect the result.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Urich v. Fish, 261 Conn. 575, 580-81 , 804 A.2d 795 (2002). 2014The harmless error standard in a civil case is whether the improper ruling would likely affect the result.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Urich v. Fish, 261 Conn. 575, 580-81 , 804 A.2d 795 (2002). | 7 | 2003–2014 |
Swenson v. Sawoska
green
2 sentences2007Viera is, therefore, distinguishable from the present case, because the informed consent evidence proffered therein was directly relevant to the central issue in that case, namely, whether the defendant had been negligent by failing to recognize and respond to the risks of delivering a very large baby vaginally, rather than surgically. 15 “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the jury’s verdict. . . . [W]e specifically rejected such a standard in Swenson v. Sawoska, [ 215 Conn. 148, 153 , 575 A.2d 206 (1990)], in 2007Viera is, therefore, distinguishable from the present case, because the informed consent evidence proffered therein was directly relevant to the central issue in that case, namely, whether the defendant had been negligent by failing to recognize and respond to the risks of delivering a very large baby vaginally, rather than surgically. 15 “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the jury’s verdict. . . . [W]e specifically rejected such a standard in Swenson v. Sawoska, [ 215 Conn. 148, 153 , 575 A.2d 206 (1990)], in | 4 | 1998–2026 |
Bunkley v. Commissioner of Correction
green
2 sentences2004“The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bunkley v. Commissioner of Correction, 222 Conn. 444, 460 , 610 A.2d 598 (1992); see Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 308 , 111 S. Ct. 1246 , 113 L. 2004“The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bunkley v. Commissioner of Correction, 222 Conn. 444, 460 , 610 A.2d 598 (1992); see Arizona v. Fulminante, 499 U.S. 279, 308 , 111 S. Ct. 1246 , 113 L. | 4 | 1994–2004 |
Prentice v. Dalco Electric, Inc.
green
2 sentences2026Although the plaintiff testified that the railing “buckled out” and was “rusted” at the bottom, she did not provide any additional specific evidence regarding the alleged defect. “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the [court’s judgment].” Prentice v. Dalco Elec- tric, Inc., 280 Conn. 336, 359 , 907 A.2d 1204 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1266 , 127 S. Ct. 1494 , 167 L. 2026Although the plaintiff testified that the railing “buckled out” and was “rusted” at the bottom, she did not provide any additional specific evidence regarding the alleged defect. “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the [court’s judgment].” Prentice v. Dalco Elec- tric, Inc., 280 Conn. 336, 359 , 907 A.2d 1204 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1266 , 127 S. Ct. 1494 , 167 L. | 3 | 2007–2026 |
Wheeler v. MO DIR. OF REVENUE
green
2 sentences2026Although the plaintiff testified that the railing “buckled out” and was “rusted” at the bottom, she did not provide any additional specific evidence regarding the alleged defect. “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the [court’s judgment].” Prentice v. Dalco Elec- tric, Inc., 280 Conn. 336, 359 , 907 A.2d 1204 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1266 , 127 S. Ct. 1494 , 167 L. 2007Viera is, therefore, distinguishable from the present case, because the informed consent evidence proffered therein was directly relevant to the central issue in that case, namely, whether the defendant had been negligent by failing to recognize and respond to the risks of delivering a very large baby vaginally, rather than surgically. 15 “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the jury’s verdict. . . . [W]e specifically rejected such a standard in Swenson v. Sawoska, [ 215 Conn. 148, 153 , 575 A.2d 206 (1990)], in | 3 | 2007–2026 |
Prentice v. Dalco Electric, Inc.
green
2 sentences2026Although the plaintiff testified that the railing “buckled out” and was “rusted” at the bottom, she did not provide any additional specific evidence regarding the alleged defect. “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the [court’s judgment].” Prentice v. Dalco Elec- tric, Inc., 280 Conn. 336, 359 , 907 A.2d 1204 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1266 , 127 S. Ct. 1494 , 167 L. 2026Although the plaintiff testified that the railing “buckled out” and was “rusted” at the bottom, she did not provide any additional specific evidence regarding the alleged defect. “[I]n the context of a harmless error analysis, it is not enough that there was other evidence in the record to support the [court’s judgment].” Prentice v. Dalco Elec- tric, Inc., 280 Conn. 336, 359 , 907 A.2d 1204 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1266 , 127 S. Ct. 1494 , 167 L. | 3 | 2007–2026 |
LM Ins. Corp. v. Connecticut Dismanteling, LLC
neutral
2 sentences2026Corp. v. Connecticut Dismanteling, LLC, 172 Conn. App. 622 , 627–28, 161 A.3d 562 (2017). 2026Corp. v. Connecticut Dismanteling, LLC, 172 Conn. App. 622 , 627–28, 161 A.3d 562 (2017). | 3 | 2019–2026 |
State v. Latour
green
2 sentences2022Ed. 2d 420 (2017).’’ State v. Cushard, 328 Conn. 558, 570 , 181 A.3d 74 (2018). ‘‘In addition, an error may be deemed structural when ‘the effects of the error are simply too hard to measure . . . .’ Weaver v. Massachusetts, supra, [1908].’’ State v. Cushard, supra, 571 . ‘‘Structural [error] cases defy analysis by harmless error standards because the entire conduct of the trial, from beginning to end, is obviously affected . . . .’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Latour, 276 Conn. 399, 410 , 886 A.2d 404 (2005). ‘‘This court has found error to be structural only when the error r 2022Ed. 2d 420 (2017).’’ State v. Cushard, 328 Conn. 558, 570 , 181 A.3d 74 (2018). ‘‘In addition, an error may be deemed structural when ‘the effects of the error are simply too hard to measure . . . .’ Weaver v. Massachusetts, supra, [1908].’’ State v. Cushard, supra, 571 . ‘‘Structural [error] cases defy analysis by harmless error standards because the entire conduct of the trial, from beginning to end, is obviously affected . . . .’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Latour, 276 Conn. 399, 410 , 886 A.2d 404 (2005). ‘‘This court has found error to be structural only when the error r | 3 | 2006–2022 |
Brecht v. Abrahamson
green
2 sentences2021I respectfully disagree with the majority opinion to the extent that it adopts and applies the harmless error standard set forth in Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 623 , 113 S. Ct. 1710 , 123 L. 2021I respectfully disagree with the majority opinion to the extent that it adopts and applies the harmless error standard set forth in Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 623 , 113 S. Ct. 1710 , 123 L. | 3 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Maner
green
2 sentences2021The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence . . . and promotes public respect for the criminal process by focusing on the underlying fairness of the trial rather than on the virtually inevitable presence of immaterial error.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Maner, 147 Conn. App. 761, 772 , 83 A.3d 1182 , cert. denied, 311 Conn. 935 , 88 A.3d 550 (2014). 23 The court instructed the jury: ‘‘You are the sole judge of the facts. 2021The harmless error doctrine recognizes the principle that the central purpose of a criminal trial is to decide the factual question of the defendant’s guilt or innocence . . . and promotes public respect for the criminal process by focusing on the underlying fairness of the trial rather than on the virtually inevitable presence of immaterial error.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Maner, 147 Conn. App. 761, 772 , 83 A.3d 1182 , cert. denied, 311 Conn. 935 , 88 A.3d 550 (2014). 23 The court instructed the jury: ‘‘You are the sole judge of the facts. | 3 | 2014–2021 |
State v. Tatem
green
2 sentences2016Turning first to the purpose of § 54-84(b), 7 I observe that it "statutorily established a new procedure concerning the rights of accused persons who choose to exercise their fifth amendment right not to testify." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Tatem, 194 Conn. 594 , 597-98, 483 A.2d 1087 (1984). 2001In State v. Tatum , 194 Conn. 594 , 599-600 (1994), our Supreme Court, employing a harmless error analysis, held that '[a]n erroneous instruction, even of constitutional dimension, is harmless if, viewed in the context of the charge as a whole, there is no reasonable possibility that the jury were misled.' (Citations omitted.) "Whether a charge is possibly misleading depends on the substance rather than the form of what is said." State v. Kiernan , 186 Conn. 555 , 565 (1982) This court is not persuaded that it was not reasonably possible that the jury would have understood the court to be perm | 3 | 1987–2016 |
Desrosiers v. Henne
green
2 sentences2010“The harmless error standard in a civil case is whether the improper ruling would likely affect the result.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Desrosiers v. Henne, 283 Conn. 361, 366 , 926 A.2d 1024 (2007). 2010“The harmless error standard in a civil case is whether the improper ruling would likely affect the result.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Desrosiers v. Henne, 283 Conn. 361, 366 , 926 A.2d 1024 (2007). | 3 | 2010–2014 |
State v. Quintana
green
2 sentences2010Our courts “[o]rdinarily . . . apply a harmless error analysis in determining whether a violation of a rule of practice amounts to reversible error.” State v. Pare, supra, 253 Conn. 636 ; see also State v. Siano, 216 Conn. 273, 282 , 579 A.2d 79 (1990) (when rules of practice violation is not of constitutional dimension, defendant must prove harm); State v. Quintana, 209 Conn. 34, 40 , 547 A.3d 534 (1988) (defendant failed to make requisite harmfulness showing on his rules of practice violation claim); City Savings Bank of Bridgeport v. Dessoff, 3 Conn. App. 644, 647-48 , 491 A.2d 424 (trial c 2010Our courts "[o]rdinarily... apply a harmless error analysis in determining whether a violation of a rule of practice amounts to reversible error." State v. Pare, supra, 253 Conn. at 636 , 755 A.2d 180 ; see also State v. Siano, 216 Conn. 273, 282 , 579 A.2d 79 (1990) (when rules of practice violation is not of constitutional dimension, defendant must prove harm); State v. Quintana, 209 Conn. 34, 40 , 547 A.2d 534 (1988) (defendant failed to make requisite harmfulness showing on his rules of practice violation claim); City Savings Bank of Bridgeport v. Dessoff, 3 Conn.App. 644, 647-48 , 491 A.2 | 3 | 1991–2010 |
State v. Vega
neutral
2 sentences2007“One factor to be considered in determining whether an improper ruling on evidence is a harmless error is whether the testimony was cumulative . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Vega, 48 Conn. App. 178, 192 , 709 A.2d 28 (1998). 2007“One factor to be considered in determining whether an improper ruling on evidence is a harmless error is whether the testimony was cumulative . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Vega, 48 Conn. App. 178, 192 , 709 A.2d 28 (1998). | 3 | 1999–2007 |
| Wilson v. Planning & Zoning Commission green | 3 | 1999–2002 |
| State v. Rolli green | 3 | 1999–2002 |
| George v. Ericson green | 3 | 2000–2002 |
| State v. Rolli green | 3 | 1999–2002 |
| State v. Burak green | 3 | 1990–1995 |
| State v. Carrione green | 3 | 1987–1994 |
| State v. Belle green | 3 | 1992–1993 |
| Ray v. Commonwealth green | 2 | 2022–2022 |
| State v. Cavell green | 2 | 2004–2021 |
| State v. Ramirez green | 2 | 2014–2020 |
| State v. Ramirez green | 2 | 2014–2020 |
| Anderson v. Poirier green | 2 | 2020–2020 |
| Bedard v. WESTON MOTORS, LLC green | 2 | 2020–2020 |
| Anderson v. Poirier green | 2 | 2020–2020 |
| State v. Ayala green | 2 | 2019–2019 |
| Luurtsema v. Commissioner of Correction green | 2 | 2017–2018 |
| State v. Bruno green | 2 | 1986–2017 |
| State v. Dennison green | 2 | 1995–2017 |
| State v. Pare green | 2 | 2010–2017 |
| Doyle v. Kamm green | 2 | 2013–2017 |
| In Re Holbrook green | 2 | 2006–2016 |
| County of Okanogan, Washington v. National Marine Fisheries Service green | 2 | 2006–2016 |
| State v. Peeler green | 2 | 2006–2016 |
| Adams v. State green | 2 | 2003–2015 |
| Gervais v. Gervais green | 2 | 2006–2013 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.