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absence of an evidentiary hearing in Connecticut

33 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1997–2025 6 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.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Conboy v. Stategreen
conn · 2009 · cited in 19 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2025
2 sentences

2021Our Supreme Court has instructed further that, ‘‘where a jurisdictional determi- nation is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009).

2021Our Supreme Court has instructed further that, ‘‘where a jurisdictional determi- nation is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009).

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Amore v. Frankelgreen
conn · 1994 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See id. ‘‘Finally, where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdic- tional facts.

2014See id. ‘‘Finally, where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdic- tional facts.

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Lampasona v. Jacobsgreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Likewise, if the question of jurisdic- tion is intertwined with the merits of the case, a court cannot resolve the jurisdictional question without a hearing to evaluate those merits. . . . [If] the jurisdic- tional facts are intertwined with the merits of the case, the court may in its discretion choose to postpone reso- lution of the jurisdictional question until the parties complete further discovery or, if necessary, a full trial on the merits has occurred.’’ (Citations omitted; empha- sis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Cuozzo 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1

2024Likewise, if the question of jurisdic- tion is intertwined with the merits of the case, a court cannot resolve the jurisdictional question without a hearing to evaluate those merits. . . . [If] the jurisdic- tional facts are intertwined with the merits of the case, the court may in its discretion choose to postpone reso- lution of the jurisdictional question until the parties complete further discovery or, if necessary, a full trial on the merits has occurred.’’ (Citations omitted; empha- sis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Cuozzo 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1

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Algoma Steel Corp. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Likewise, if the question of jurisdic- tion is intertwined with the merits of the case, a court cannot resolve the jurisdictional question without a hearing to evaluate those merits. . . . [If] the jurisdic- tional facts are intertwined with the merits of the case, the court may in its discretion choose to postpone reso- lution of the jurisdictional question until the parties complete further discovery or, if necessary, a full trial on the merits has occurred.’’ (Citations omitted; empha- sis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Cuozzo 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1

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Algoma Steel Corp. v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Likewise, if the question of jurisdic- tion is intertwined with the merits of the case, a court cannot resolve the jurisdictional question without a hearing to evaluate those merits. . . . [If] the jurisdic- tional facts are intertwined with the merits of the case, the court may in its discretion choose to postpone reso- lution of the jurisdictional question until the parties complete further discovery or, if necessary, a full trial on the merits has occurred.’’ (Citations omitted; empha- sis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Cuozzo 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1

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Lampasona v. Jacobsgreen
scotus · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Likewise, if the question of jurisdic- tion is intertwined with the merits of the case, a court cannot resolve the jurisdictional question without a hearing to evaluate those merits. . . . [If] the jurisdic- tional facts are intertwined with the merits of the case, the court may in its discretion choose to postpone reso- lution of the jurisdictional question until the parties complete further discovery or, if necessary, a full trial on the merits has occurred.’’ (Citations omitted; empha- sis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Cuozzo 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1

11
Coughlin v. City of Waterburygreen
connappct · 2001 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011An evidentiary hearing is necessary because a court cannot make a critical factual [jurisdictional] finding based on memoranda and documents submitted by the parties.” 9 (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652-54 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009); see also Coughlin v. Waterbury, 61 Conn. App. 310, 315-16 , 763 A.2d 1058 (2001).

2011An evidentiary hearing is necessary because a court cannot make a critical factual [jurisdictional] finding based on memoranda and documents submitted by the parties.” 9 (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652-54 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009); see also Coughlin v. Waterbury, 61 Conn. App. 310, 315-16 , 763 A.2d 1058 (2001).

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Browning-Ferris Industries Of South Jersey, Inc. v. William J. Muszynskigreen
ca2 · 1990 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997In conducting such an assessment, an appellate court “may take judicial notice of the existence of a body of scientific literature.” Browning-Ferris Industries of South Jersey, Inc. v. Muszynski, 899 F.2d 151, 161 (2d Cir. 1990).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (19)

CaseCitedYears
Columbia Air Services, Inc. v. Department of Transportation green
conn · 2009
2 sentences

2019The plaintiff cites Columbia Air Services, Inc. v. Dept. of Transportation , 293 Conn. 342 , 977 A.2d 636 (2009), in which our Supreme Court held that "where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., at 348 , 977 A.2d 636 .

2019The plaintiff cites Columbia Air Services, Inc. v. Dept. of Transportation , 293 Conn. 342 , 977 A.2d 636 (2009), in which our Supreme Court held that "where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., at 348 , 977 A.2d 636 .

52010–2019
Godbout v. Attanasio neutral
connappct · 2020
1 sentence

2025With respect to Joshua, it is well settled that ‘‘where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the reso- lution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 15 Jackson v. Prince on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Godbout v. Attanasio, 199 Conn. App. 88, 97 , 234 A.3d 1031 (2020). ‘‘When issues of fact are necessary to the determination of a court’s jurisdic- tion, due process requires that a trial-like hearing be held, in

12025–2025
Schaghticoke Tribal Nation v. Harrison green
conn · 2003
2 sentences

2025With respect to Joshua, it is well settled that ‘‘where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the reso- lution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 15 Jackson v. Prince on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Godbout v. Attanasio, 199 Conn. App. 88, 97 , 234 A.3d 1031 (2020). ‘‘When issues of fact are necessary to the determination of a court’s jurisdic- tion, due process requires that a trial-like hearing be held, in

2025With respect to Joshua, it is well settled that ‘‘where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the reso- lution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 15 Jackson v. Prince on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Godbout v. Attanasio, 199 Conn. App. 88, 97 , 234 A.3d 1031 (2020). ‘‘When issues of fact are necessary to the determination of a court’s jurisdic- tion, due process requires that a trial-like hearing be held, in

12025–2025
307 White Street Realty, LLC v. Beaver Brook Group, LLC green
connappct · 2022
1 sentence

2025With respect to Joshua, it is well settled that ‘‘where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the reso- lution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 13 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 15 Jackson v. Prince on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Godbout v. Attanasio, 199 Conn. App. 88, 97 , 234 A.3d 1031 (2020). ‘‘When issues of fact are necessary to the determination of a court’s jurisdic- tion, due process requires that a trial-like hearing be held, in

12025–2025
Ortiz v. Commissioner of Correction green
connappct · 2022
1 sentence

2022In such circumstances, prior to a final determination of the cause by our Supreme Court, a decision of this court is binding precedent on this court.’’ (Emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ortiz v. Commis- sioner of Correction, 211 Conn. App. 378 , 386 n.4, 272 A.3d 692 (2022). 11 We note that ‘‘where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts. . . .

12022–2022
Giannoni v. Commissioner of Transportation green
conn · 2016
2 sentences

2022An evidentiary hearing is necessary because a court cannot make a critical factual [jurisdictional] finding based on memoranda and documents submitted by the parties.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Giannoni v. Commissioner of Transportation, 322 Conn. 344, 350 , 141 A.3d 784 (2016).

2022An evidentiary hearing is necessary because a court cannot make a critical factual [jurisdictional] finding based on memoranda and documents submitted by the parties.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Giannoni v. Commissioner of Transportation, 322 Conn. 344, 350 , 141 A.3d 784 (2016).

12022–2022
Szot v. Szot neutral
connappct · 1996
2 sentences

2021Generally, when the exercise of the court’s discretion depends on issues of fact which are disputed, due process requires that a trial-like hear- ing be held, in which an opportunity is provided to present evidence and to cross-examine adverse wit- nesses.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Szot v. Szot, 41 Conn. App. 238, 241 , 674 A.2d 1384 (1996); see also Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009) (‘‘where a jurisdictional deter- mination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the abse

2021Generally, when the exercise of the court’s discretion depends on issues of fact which are disputed, due process requires that a trial-like hear- ing be held, in which an opportunity is provided to present evidence and to cross-examine adverse wit- nesses.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Szot v. Szot, 41 Conn. App. 238, 241 , 674 A.2d 1384 (1996); see also Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009) (‘‘where a jurisdictional deter- mination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the abse

12021–2021
Property Asset Management, Inc. v. Lazarte green
connappct · 2016
2 sentences

2020So long as the procedure afforded ade- quately protects the individual interests at stake, there is no reason to impose substantially greater burdens . . . under the guise of due process.’’ (Internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Property Asset Management, Inc. v. Lazarte, 163 Conn. App. 737, 748 , 138 A.3d 290 (2016). ‘‘[If] a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009);

2020So long as the procedure afforded ade- quately protects the individual interests at stake, there is no reason to impose substantially greater burdens . . . under the guise of due process.’’ (Internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Property Asset Management, Inc. v. Lazarte, 163 Conn. App. 737, 748 , 138 A.3d 290 (2016). ‘‘[If] a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictional facts.’’ Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642, 652 , 974 A.2d 669 (2009);

12020–2020
Lucisano v. Bisson green
connappct · 2011
2 sentences

2020If, however, the defendant submits either no proof to rebut the plaintiff’s jurisdictional allegations . . . or only evidence that fails to call those allegations into question . . . the plaintiff need not supply counteraffi- davits or other evidence to support the complaint, but may rest on the jurisdictional allegations therein. . . . ‘‘Finally, where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdic- tional facts.’’ (Citations omitted; interna

2020If, however, the defendant submits either no proof to rebut the plaintiff’s jurisdictional allegations . . . or only evidence that fails to call those allegations into question . . . the plaintiff need not supply counteraffi- davits or other evidence to support the complaint, but may rest on the jurisdictional allegations therein. . . . ‘‘Finally, where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdic- tional facts.’’ (Citations omitted; interna

12020–2020
Cogswell v. American Transit Insurance green
conn · 2007
2 sentences

2020Co., 282 Conn. 505, 515 , 923 A.2d 638 (2007).

2020Co., 282 Conn. 505, 515 , 923 A.2d 638 (2007).

12020–2020
Norris v. Town of Trumbull green
connappct · 2019
2 sentences

2019Rather, those allegations are tempered by the light shed on them by the [supplemen- tary undisputed facts] . . . .’’6 (Footnote added; inter- nal quotation marks omitted.) Norris v. Trumbull, 187 Conn. App. 201, 209 , 201 A.3d 1137 (2019). ‘‘Conversely, where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdic- tional facts. . . .

2019Rather, those allegations are tempered by the light shed on them by the [supplemen- tary undisputed facts] . . . .’’6 (Footnote added; inter- nal quotation marks omitted.) Norris v. Trumbull, 187 Conn. App. 201, 209 , 201 A.3d 1137 (2019). ‘‘Conversely, where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdic- tional facts. . . .

12019–2019
Dorchester Financial Securities, Inc. v. Banco BRJ, S.A. green
ca2 · 2013
2 sentences

2019Id.

2019But in the absence of an evidentiary hearing, it was error for the district court to resolve that factual dispute in [the defendant's] favor." Id., 86 .

12019–2019
Trumbull Falls, LLC v. Planning & Zoning Commission green
conn · 2006
1 sentence

2017Vargas v. Doe , 96 Conn.App. 399 , [ 900 A.2d 525 ] (2006) (while embarrassment and humiliation in one's professional and social community is normally insufficient, the most compelling situations include social stigmatization, real *395 danger of physical harm or where the injury litigated against would occur as a result of the disclosure of the party's identity), [cert. denied, 280 Conn. 923 , 908 A.2d 546 (2006) ].

12017–2017
Vargas v. Doe green
conn · 2006
1 sentence

2017Vargas v. Doe , 96 Conn.App. 399 , [ 900 A.2d 525 ] (2006) (while embarrassment and humiliation in one's professional and social community is normally insufficient, the most compelling situations include social stigmatization, real *395 danger of physical harm or where the injury litigated against would occur as a result of the disclosure of the party's identity), [cert. denied, 280 Conn. 923 , 908 A.2d 546 (2006) ].

12017–2017
Vargas v. Doe green
connappct · 2006
2 sentences

2017Vargas v. Doe , 96 Conn.App. 399 , [ 900 A.2d 525 ] (2006) (while embarrassment and humiliation in one's professional and social community is normally insufficient, the most compelling situations include social stigmatization, real *395 danger of physical harm or where the injury litigated against would occur as a result of the disclosure of the party's identity), [cert. denied, 280 Conn. 923 , 908 A.2d 546 (2006) ].

2017Vargas v. Doe , 96 Conn.App. 399 , [ 900 A.2d 525 ] (2006) (while embarrassment and humiliation in one's professional and social community is normally insufficient, the most compelling situations include social stigmatization, real *395 danger of physical harm or where the injury litigated against would occur as a result of the disclosure of the party's identity), [cert. denied, 280 Conn. 923 , 908 A.2d 546 (2006) ].

12017–2017
Merrill v. NRT New England, Inc. green
connappct · 2011
2 sentences

2012"Factual findings underlying the court's decision, however, will not be disturbed unless they are clearly erroneous." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Merrill v. NRT New England, Inc., supra, 126 Conn.App. at 318 , 12 A.3d 575 .

2012"Factual findings underlying the court's decision, however, will not be disturbed unless they are clearly erroneous." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Merrill v. NRT New England, Inc., supra, 126 Conn.App. at 318 , 12 A.3d 575 .

12012–2012
Standard Tallow Corp. v. Jowdy green
conn · 1983
2 sentences

2011Although our Supreme Court has recognized that “[w]hen a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction raises a factual question which is not determinable from the face of the record, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff to present evidence which *436 will establish jurisdiction”; Standard Tallow Corp. v. Jowdy, 190 Conn. 48, 54 , 459 A.2d 503 (1983); it also has instructed that “where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictio

2011Although our Supreme Court has recognized that “[w]hen a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction raises a factual question which is not determinable from the face of the record, the burden of proof is on the plaintiff to present evidence which *436 will establish jurisdiction”; Standard Tallow Corp. v. Jowdy, 190 Conn. 48, 54 , 459 A.2d 503 (1983); it also has instructed that “where a jurisdictional determination is dependent on the resolution of a critical factual dispute, it cannot be decided on a motion to dismiss in the absence of an evidentiary hearing to establish jurisdictio

12011–2011
Lampasona v. Jacobs green
connappct · 1986
2 sentences

2011“When issues of fact are necessary to the determination of a court’s jurisdiction, due process requires that a trial-like hearing be held, in which an opportunity is provided to present evidence and to cross-examine adverse witnesses.” Lampasona v. Jacobs, 7 Conn. App. 639, 642-43 , 509 A.2d 1089 (1986). *223 In the present case, the plaintiffs were required to establish the finality of the commission’s determination to confer subject matter jurisdiction on the court.

2011“When issues of fact are necessary to the determination of a court’s jurisdiction, due process requires that a trial-like hearing be held, in which an opportunity is provided to present evidence and to cross-examine adverse witnesses.” Lampasona v. Jacobs, 7 Conn. App. 639, 642-43 , 509 A.2d 1089 (1986). *223 In the present case, the plaintiffs were required to establish the finality of the commission’s determination to confer subject matter jurisdiction on the court.

12011–2011
State Library v. Freedom of Information Commission green
conn · 1997
1 sentence

1997State Library v. Freedom of Information Commission, 240 Conn. 824 , 832 (1997).

11997–1997

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-144 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-17 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-592 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-149 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-190a (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-555 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

IL 40 (1989–2026) CT 33 (1997–2025) NY 25 (1979–2022) NJ 19 (2019–2026) FL 18 (1985–2025) PA 14 (2004–2024) MI 9 (2018–2025) TX 9 (1978–2024) OH 7 (2002–2026) OK 5 (2002–2020) MA 5 (1972–2023) CA 5 (1995–2015) GA 4 (2005–2025) TN 4 (1998–2006) NM 3 (1971–1998) NC 3 (2022–2024) NE 2 (1987–2003) MO 2 (2012–2013) KY 2 (1988–2021)

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.

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