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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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Shaw v. City of Waterburygreen2 sentences1995Warkentin 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. | 2 | 3 |
Pratt v. Town of Old Saybrookgreen2 sentences1996The 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. | 1 | 6 |
Serrano v. Burnsgreen2 sentences2016See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Edgewood Village, Inc. v. Housing Authoritygreen2 sentences2008See, 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. | 1 | 1 |
Gallagher v. Massadgreen1 sentence2008See, 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. | 1 | 1 |
White v. American Habilitation Services, Inc.green1 sentence2008See, 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. | 1 | 1 |
Cowan v. Virginiagreen1 sentence2008See, 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. | 1 | 1 |
Martin v. Town of Plainvillegreen1 sentence1999Martin v. Plainville , supra, 111. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Thompson v. Bristol Lodge No. 712yellow1 sentence1991"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. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Bresnan v. Frankel
green
2 sentences2011“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). | 5 | 1993–2011 |
Schaap v. City of Meriden
green
2 sentences1995Warkentin 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. | 5 | 1990–1995 |
Pajor v. Town of Wallingford
green
2 sentences2001As 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). | 2 | 1999–2001 |
Lillian Zucker, Adm'x, Estate of Marvin Jerome Zucker v. Hugo Vogt, D/B/A Hugo's Restaurant
green
2 sentences1994Belanger 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). | 2 | 1992–1994 |
Nicholaus v. City of Bridgeport
green
2 sentences2011“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). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
PNC Bank, N.A. v. Kelepecz
green
1 sentence2011Errors 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. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Pacelli Bros. Transportation, Inc. v. Pacelli
green
2 sentences2002Transportation, 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). | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Lussier v. Department of Transportation
green
2 sentences1999"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). | 1 | 1999–1999 |
State v. Wright
green
1 sentence1999Rather, 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). | 1 | 1999–1999 |
State v. Carmon
green
1 sentence1999Rather, 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). | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Moffett v. Burns
green
1 sentence1998This 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 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Hartford Electric Light Co. v. Water Resources Commission
green
1 sentence1998The 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). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Slagle v. Zoning Board of Appeals
green
1 sentence1998The 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). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Winslow v. Zoning Board
green
1 sentence1998The 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). | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Dart & Bogue Co. v. Slosberg
green
1 sentence1997It is not necessary, however, that a mortgage recite with particularity all of the details of the underlying transaction." Id., 578-79 . | 1 | 1997–1997 |
Warkentin v. Burns
green
1 sentence1996When 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 . | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Murray v. Frankel
green
2 sentences1995Warkentin 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). | 1 | 1995–1995 |
McCann v. City of New Haven
neutral
1 sentence1994Rather, 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). | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Belanger v. Village Pub I, Inc.
green
1 sentence1994Belanger 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). | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Schwartz v. Town of Hamden
green
2 sentences1993The 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. | 1 | 1993–1993 |
| Shine v. Powers green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Morico v. Cox green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Zotta v. Burns green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Allen v. Dowling
neutral
1 sentence1990The 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 ). | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Dunn v. Ives green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| LoRusso v. Hill green | 1 | 1990–1990 |
| Matz v. Arick neutral | 1 | 1987–1987 |
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.