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purpose of the notice requirement in Connecticut

31 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1987–2016 0 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
Shaw v. City of Waterburygreen
conn · 1878 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1995
2 sentences

1995Warkentin v. Burns, supra. The purpose of the notice requirement is to furnish the commissioner with `such precise information as to time and place as will enable (the commissioner) to inquire into the facts of the case intelligently'; Schaap v. Meriden, CT Page 7278 139 Conn. 254 , 256 , 93 A.2d 152 (1952), quoting Shaw v. Waterbury, 46 Conn. 263 , 266 (1878); and to protect the state's interests.

1993Warkentin v. Burns, supra. The purpose of the notice requirement is to furnish the commissioner with such precise information as to time and place as will enable [the commissioner] to inquire into the facts of the case intelligently; Schaap v. Meriden, 139 Conn. 254, 256 , 93 A.2d 152 (1952), quoting Shaw v. Waterbury, 46 Conn. 263, 266 (1878); and to protect the state’s interests.

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Pratt v. Town of Old Saybrookgreen
conn · 1993 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1996–2003
2 sentences

1996The Supreme Court in Pratt v. Old Saybrook, 225 Conn. 177 , 182 , 621 A.2d 1322 (1993), in discussing the purpose of the notice requirement said: The purpose of the notice requirement is not to CT Page 4213-XX set a trap for the unwary or to place an impediment in the way of an injured party who has an otherwise meritorious claim.

1996The Supreme Court in Pratt v. Old Saybrook, 225 Conn. 177 , 182 , 621 A.2d 1322 (1993), in discussing the purpose of the notice requirement said: The purpose of the notice requirement is not to CT Page 4213-XX set a trap for the unwary or to place an impediment in the way of an injured party who has an otherwise meritorious claim.

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Serrano v. Burnsgreen
connappct · 2002 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Serrano v. Burns , supra, 70 Conn.App. at 28 , 796 A.2d 1258 ("[T]he defendant has offered no proof that the 'rear lot' of a particular rest stop encompasses such an expansive area that it fails to guide him in making an intelligent inquiry into the case.

2016See Serrano v. Burns , supra, 70 Conn.App. at 28 , 796 A.2d 1258 ("[T]he defendant has offered no proof that the 'rear lot' of a particular rest stop encompasses such an expansive area that it fails to guide him in making an intelligent inquiry into the case.

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Edgewood Village, Inc. v. Housing Authoritygreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See, e.g., Edgewood Village, Inc. v. Housing Authority, 265 Conn. 280, 288 , 828 A. 2d 52 (2003) (consider purpose of statute requiring notice to determine whether neighboring landowners established classical aggrievement for claim of alleged failure to comply with notice requirements), cert. denied, 540 U.S. 1180 , 124 S. Ct. 1416 , 158 L.

2008See, e.g., Edgewood Village, Inc. v. Housing Authority, 265 Conn. 280, 288 , 828 A. 2d 52 (2003) (consider purpose of statute requiring notice to determine whether neighboring landowners established classical aggrievement for claim of alleged failure to comply with notice requirements), cert. denied, 540 U.S. 1180 , 124 S. Ct. 1416 , 158 L.

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Gallagher v. Massadgreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Edgewood Village, Inc. v. Housing Authority, 265 Conn. 280, 288 , 828 A. 2d 52 (2003) (consider purpose of statute requiring notice to determine whether neighboring landowners established classical aggrievement for claim of alleged failure to comply with notice requirements), cert. denied, 540 U.S. 1180 , 124 S. Ct. 1416 , 158 L.

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White v. American Habilitation Services, Inc.green
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Edgewood Village, Inc. v. Housing Authority, 265 Conn. 280, 288 , 828 A. 2d 52 (2003) (consider purpose of statute requiring notice to determine whether neighboring landowners established classical aggrievement for claim of alleged failure to comply with notice requirements), cert. denied, 540 U.S. 1180 , 124 S. Ct. 1416 , 158 L.

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Cowan v. Virginiagreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Edgewood Village, Inc. v. Housing Authority, 265 Conn. 280, 288 , 828 A. 2d 52 (2003) (consider purpose of statute requiring notice to determine whether neighboring landowners established classical aggrievement for claim of alleged failure to comply with notice requirements), cert. denied, 540 U.S. 1180 , 124 S. Ct. 1416 , 158 L.

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Martin v. Town of Plainvillegreen
conn · 1997 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999Martin v. Plainville , supra, 111.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Thompson v. Bristol Lodge No. 712yellow
connsuperct · 1974 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991"Because the purpose of the notice requirement is to enable defendant to begin gathering his evidence while the events are still fresh, substantial compliance so as to effectuate this purpose is sufficient." Allen, supra, quoting Stevens v. Arace, 3 CSCR 462 (April 28, 1988, Purtill, J.); but see Thompson, supra. The information provided by the plaintiff, while incomplete, was not misleading.

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Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
Bresnan v. Frankel green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

2011“The purpose of the notice requirement is to furnish the commissioner with such precise information as to time and place as will enable [the commissioner] to inquire into the facts of the case intelligently . . . and to protect the state’s interests.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 26 .

1999"The purpose of the notice requirement is to furnish the commissioner with such precise information as to time and place as will enable [the commissioner] to inquire into the facts of the case intelligently, and to protect the state's interests." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bresnan v. Frankel , 224 Conn. 23 , 25-26 , 615 A.2d 1040 (1992).

51993–2011
Schaap v. City of Meriden green
conn · 1952
2 sentences

1995Warkentin v. Burns, supra. The purpose of the notice requirement is to furnish the commissioner with such precise information as to time and place as will enable [the commissioner] to inquire into the facts of the case intelligently; Schaap v. Meriden, 139 Conn. 254 , 256 , 93 A.2d 152 (1952) . . . and to protect the state's interests.

1995Warkentin v. Burns, supra. The purpose of the notice requirement is to furnish the commissioner with such precise information as to time and place as will enable [the commissioner] to inquire into the facts of the case intelligently; Schaap v. Meriden, 139 Conn. 254 , 256 , 93 A.2d 152 (1952) . . . and to protect the state's interests.

51990–1995
Pajor v. Town of Wallingford green
connappct · 1997
2 sentences

2001As was stated in Pajor v. Wallingford , 47 Conn. App. 365 (1997) "The purpose of the notice requirement is not to set a trap for the unwary or to place an impediment in the way of an injured party. . . .

1999Rather, the purpose of notice is to allow the municipality to make a proper investigation into the circumstances surrounding the claim in order to protect its financial interests." Pratt v. Old Saybrook , 225 Conn. 177 , 182 , 621 A.2d 1322 (1993); Pajor v. Town of Wallingford , 47 Conn. App. 365 , 378-79 , 704 A.2d 247 , cert. denied, 244 Conn. 917 , 714 A.2d 7 (1998).

21999–2001
Lillian Zucker, Adm'x, Estate of Marvin Jerome Zucker v. Hugo Vogt, D/B/A Hugo's Restaurant green
ca2 · 1964
2 sentences

1994Belanger v. Village Pub I, Inc., 26 Conn. App. 509 , 515 (1992), citing Zucker v. Vogt, 329 F.2d 426 , CT Page 185 428 (2d Cir. 1964).

1992"The purpose of the notice requirement is to enable a prospective defendant to begin marshalling his evidence while memories are still fresh." Zucker v. Vogt, 329 F.2d 426 , 428 (2nd Cir. 1964).

21992–1994
Nicholaus v. City of Bridgeport green
conn · 1933
2 sentences

2011“If this purpose is to be served the ‘cause’ of the injury which is required to be stated must be interpreted to mean the defect or defective condition of the highway which *754 brought about the injury.” Nicholaus v. Bridgeport, 117 Conn. 398, 401 , 167 A. 826 (1933).

2011“If this purpose is to be served the ‘cause’ of the injury which is required to be stated must be interpreted to mean the defect or defective condition of the highway which *754 brought about the injury.” Nicholaus v. Bridgeport, 117 Conn. 398, 401 , 167 A. 826 (1933).

12011–2011
PNC Bank, N.A. v. Kelepecz green
conn · 2008
1 sentence

2011Errors and omissions in the recorded mortgage that would not mislead a title searcher as to the true nature of the secured obligation do not affect the validity of the mortgage against third parties." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.

12011–2011
Pacelli Bros. Transportation, Inc. v. Pacelli green
conn · 1983
2 sentences

2002Transportation, Inc. v. Pacelli, 189 Conn. 401 , 414 , 456 A.2d 325 (1983).

2002Transportation, Inc. v. Pacelli, 189 Conn. 401 , 414 , 456 A.2d 325 (1983).

12002–2002
Lussier v. Department of Transportation green
conn · 1994
2 sentences

1999"The notice need not be expressed with the fullness and exactness of a pleading." Lussier v. Dept. of Transportation , 228 Conn. 343 , 636 A.2d 808 (1994).

1999"The notice need not be expressed with the fullness and exactness of a pleading." Lussier v. Dept. of Transportation , 228 Conn. 343 , 636 A.2d 808 (1994).

11999–1999
State v. Wright green
conn · 1998
1 sentence

1999Rather, the purpose of notice is to allow the municipality to make a proper investigation into the circumstances surrounding the claim in order to protect its financial interests." Pratt v. Old Saybrook , 225 Conn. 177 , 182 , 621 A.2d 1322 (1993); Pajor v. Town of Wallingford , 47 Conn. App. 365 , 378-79 , 704 A.2d 247 , cert. denied, 244 Conn. 917 , 714 A.2d 7 (1998).

11999–1999
State v. Carmon green
conn · 1998
1 sentence

1999Rather, the purpose of notice is to allow the municipality to make a proper investigation into the circumstances surrounding the claim in order to protect its financial interests." Pratt v. Old Saybrook , 225 Conn. 177 , 182 , 621 A.2d 1322 (1993); Pajor v. Town of Wallingford , 47 Conn. App. 365 , 378-79 , 704 A.2d 247 , cert. denied, 244 Conn. 917 , 714 A.2d 7 (1998).

11999–1999
Moffett v. Burns green
connappct · 1989
1 sentence

1998This is more easily stated than applied, given the broad admonitions that the sufficiency of notice is tested with reference to the purpose for which it is required, Moffett v. Burns, 3 CSCR 636 (1988), aff'd 18 Conn. App. 821 (1989) and "the purpose of the notice requirement is to furnish the Commissioner with such precise information as to time and place as will enable (the Commissioner) to inquire into the facts of the case intelligently." Bresnan v. Frankel, 224 Conn. at page 26 .

11998–1998
Hartford Electric Light Co. v. Water Resources Commission green
conn · 1971
1 sentence

1998The Connecticut Supreme Court has stated repeatedly that "the fundamental reason for the requirement of notice is to advise all affected parties of their opportunity to be heard and to be apprised of the relief sought." Hartford Electric Light Co. v. Water Resources Commission, 162 Conn. 89 , 110 (1971); Slagle v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 144 Conn. 690 , 693 (1957); Winslow v. Zoning Board, 143 Conn. 381 , 389 (1956).

11998–1998
Slagle v. Zoning Board of Appeals green
conn · 1957
1 sentence

1998The Connecticut Supreme Court has stated repeatedly that "the fundamental reason for the requirement of notice is to advise all affected parties of their opportunity to be heard and to be apprised of the relief sought." Hartford Electric Light Co. v. Water Resources Commission, 162 Conn. 89 , 110 (1971); Slagle v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 144 Conn. 690 , 693 (1957); Winslow v. Zoning Board, 143 Conn. 381 , 389 (1956).

11998–1998
Winslow v. Zoning Board green
conn · 1956
1 sentence

1998The Connecticut Supreme Court has stated repeatedly that "the fundamental reason for the requirement of notice is to advise all affected parties of their opportunity to be heard and to be apprised of the relief sought." Hartford Electric Light Co. v. Water Resources Commission, 162 Conn. 89 , 110 (1971); Slagle v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 144 Conn. 690 , 693 (1957); Winslow v. Zoning Board, 143 Conn. 381 , 389 (1956).

11998–1998
Dart & Bogue Co. v. Slosberg green
conn · 1987
1 sentence

1997It is not necessary, however, that a mortgage recite with particularity all of the details of the underlying transaction." Id., 578-79 .

11997–1997
Warkentin v. Burns green
conn · 1992
1 sentence

1996When testing the sufficiency of the notice, the court must "refer to the purpose for which it is required." Morico v. Cox ; supra. The purpose of the notice requirement is not "merely to alert the commissioner of the occurrence of an accident and resulting injury, but rather to permit the commissioner to gather information to protect himself in the event of a lawsuit." Warkentin v. Burns, 223 Conn. 14 , 18 .

11996–1996
Murray v. Frankel green
connappct · 1993
2 sentences

1995Warkentin v. Burns, supra, 20." Murray v. Commissioner of Transportation, 31 Conn. App. 752 , 754-55 , 626 A.2d 1328 (1993).

1995Warkentin v. Burns, supra, 20." Murray v. Commissioner of Transportation, 31 Conn. App. 752 , 754-55 , 626 A.2d 1328 (1993).

11995–1995
McCann v. City of New Haven neutral
connappct · 1993
1 sentence

1994Rather, the purpose of notice is to allow the municipality to make a proper investigation into the circumstances surrounding the claim in order to protect its financial interests." Pratt v. Old Saybrook , 225 Conn. 182 (1993); McCann v. New Haven , 33 Conn. App. 56 (1993).

11994–1994
Belanger v. Village Pub I, Inc. green
connappct · 1992
1 sentence

1994Belanger v. Village Pub I, Inc., 26 Conn. App. 509 , 515 (1992), citing Zucker v. Vogt, 329 F.2d 426 , CT Page 185 428 (2d Cir. 1964).

11994–1994
Schwartz v. Town of Hamden green
conn · 1975
2 sentences

1993The purpose of the notice requirement is to advise all affected parties of their opportunity to be heard and to be apprised of the relief sought; Schwartz v. Hamden, 168 Conn. 8 , 14 .

1993Notice of the initial hearing did advise "all affected parties of their opportunity to be heard and to be apprised of the relief sought"; Schwartz v. Hamden, supra, 14 ; and that individuals who availed themselves of the opportunity to attend the initial hearing would have been sufficiently apprised of the subject, time, and location of the October 3, 1992 continued hearing.

11993–1993
Shine v. Powers green
connsuperct · 1981
11990–1990
Morico v. Cox green
conn · 1947
11990–1990
Zotta v. Burns green
connappct · 1986
11990–1990
Allen v. Dowling neutral
connsuperct · 1935
1 sentence

1990The appropriate inquiry is whether "`the notice reasonably protect[s] the interest of the defendant under the particular circumstances of the case.'" O'Neill, 2 CSCR at 4 (quoting Schaap, 139 Conn. at 256 ).

11990–1990
Dunn v. Ives green
connsuperct · 1961
11990–1990
LoRusso v. Hill green
conn · 1953
11990–1990
Matz v. Arick neutral
conn · 1904
11987–1987

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-144 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-149 (4)

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Where else courts name it

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