meaningful hearing in Connecticut

25 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2026 4 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 (16)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Jacksongreen conn · 2020 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025 2 sentences 2025See State v. Jackson, 334 Conn. 793, 813 , 224 A.3d 886 (2020) (explaining that state’s failure to timely disclose expert witness ‘‘rendered the defendant’s opportunity to prepare a meaningful defense effectively nonexistent’’). 2021See generally State v. Jackson, 334 Conn. 793, 816, 821 , 224 A.3d 886 (2020) (trial court abused its discretion in failing to afford defendant reasonable continuance to obtain his own expert to counter late disclosure of expert by state, which deprived defendant of meaning- ful opportunity to challenge state’s expert); see also Ramos v. Ramos, 80 Conn. App. 276 , 284–85, 835 A.2d 62 (2003) (trial court abused its discretion in denying motion for continuance to address late disclosure of plaintiff’s health condition, and court’s decision was harmful when defendant was denied opportunity to inv	2	2
Barzetti v. Maruccigreen connappct · 2001 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2009 2 sentences 2009See Barzetti v. Marucci, 66 Conn. App. 802, 808 , 786 A.2d 432 (2001). 2009See Barzetti v. Marucci, 66 Conn. App. 802, 808 , 786 A.2d 432 (2001).	1	2
Ramos v. Ramosgreen conn · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021See generally State v. Jackson, 334 Conn. 793, 816, 821 , 224 A.3d 886 (2020) (trial court abused its discretion in failing to afford defendant reasonable continuance to obtain his own expert to counter late disclosure of expert by state, which deprived defendant of meaning- ful opportunity to challenge state’s expert); see also Ramos v. Ramos, 80 Conn. App. 276 , 284–85, 835 A.2d 62 (2003) (trial court abused its discretion in denying motion for continuance to address late disclosure of plaintiff’s health condition, and court’s decision was harmful when defendant was denied opportunity to inv	1	1
State v. Vargasgreen conn · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 1 sentence 2021See generally State v. Jackson, 334 Conn. 793, 816, 821 , 224 A.3d 886 (2020) (trial court abused its discretion in failing to afford defendant reasonable continuance to obtain his own expert to counter late disclosure of expert by state, which deprived defendant of meaning- ful opportunity to challenge state’s expert); see also Ramos v. Ramos, 80 Conn. App. 276 , 284–85, 835 A.2d 62 (2003) (trial court abused its discretion in denying motion for continuance to address late disclosure of plaintiff’s health condition, and court’s decision was harmful when defendant was denied opportunity to inv	1	1
Ramos v. Ramosgreen connappct · 2003 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021 2 sentences 2021See generally State v. Jackson, 334 Conn. 793, 816, 821 , 224 A.3d 886 (2020) (trial court abused its discretion in failing to afford defendant reasonable continuance to obtain his own expert to counter late disclosure of expert by state, which deprived defendant of meaning- ful opportunity to challenge state’s expert); see also Ramos v. Ramos, 80 Conn. App. 276 , 284–85, 835 A.2d 62 (2003) (trial court abused its discretion in denying motion for continuance to address late disclosure of plaintiff’s health condition, and court’s decision was harmful when defendant was denied opportunity to inv 2021See generally State v. Jackson, 334 Conn. 793, 816, 821 , 224 A.3d 886 (2020) (trial court abused its discretion in failing to afford defendant reasonable continuance to obtain his own expert to counter late disclosure of expert by state, which deprived defendant of meaning- ful opportunity to challenge state’s expert); see also Ramos v. Ramos, 80 Conn. App. 276 , 284–85, 835 A.2d 62 (2003) (trial court abused its discretion in denying motion for continuance to address late disclosure of plaintiff’s health condition, and court’s decision was harmful when defendant was denied opportunity to inv	1	1
Starboard Fairfield Development, LLC v. Grempgreen connappct · 2019 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020 1 sentence 2020See Starboard Fairfield Development, LLC v. Gremp, 195 Conn. App. 21, 31 , 223 A.3d 75 (2019) (‘‘We are not required to review issues that have been improp- erly presented to this court through an inadequate brief. . . .	1	1
Willie Reynolds v. Larry Norris, Arkansas Department of Correctiongreen ca8 · 1996 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014As a general matter, nunc pro tunc competency hear- ings are meaningful ‘‘where the state of the record, together with such additional evidence as may be rele- vant and available, permits an accurate assessment of the defendant’s condition at the time of the original . . . proceedings.’’ Reynolds v. Norris, 86 F.3d 796, 802 (8th Cir. 1996).	1	1
Norman Silverstein v. Robert Hendersongreen ca2 · 1983 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014Sil- verstein v. Henderson, 706 F.2d 361, 369 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 464 U.S. 864 , 104 S. Ct. 195 , 78 L.	1	1
Billy Keith McGregor v. Gary Gibson, Warden, Oklahoma State Penitentiarygreen ca10 · 2001 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014For that reason, nunc pro tunc competency determina- tions are only permissible ‘‘whenever a court can con- duct a meaningful hearing to evaluate retrospectively the competency of the defendant.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) McGregor v. Gibson, 248 F.3d 946, 962 (10th Cir. 2001).	1	1
City of Groton v. Commission on Human Rights & Opportunitiesgreen conn · 1975 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 2 sentences 1999Although we affirm the trial court’s judgment of dismissal on the ground that the commission lacked jurisdiction, and need not discuss the basis on which the trial court dismissed the case, namely, the failure of the plaintiff to prove either waiver of the time requirement or equitable tolling; see Groton v. Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities, 169 Conn. 89, 101 , 362 A.2d 1359 (1975); we note that the plaintiff has not shown a meaningful waiver. 1999Although we affirm the trial court’s judgment of dismissal on the ground that the commission lacked jurisdiction, and need not discuss the basis on which the trial court dismissed the case, namely, the failure of the plaintiff to prove either waiver of the time requirement or equitable tolling; see Groton v. Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities, 169 Conn. 89, 101 , 362 A.2d 1359 (1975); we note that the plaintiff has not shown a meaningful waiver.	1	1
Barker v. Wingogreen scotus · 1972 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999 1 sentence 1999In assessing speedy trial claims, courts consider four factors: length of delay; reason for delay; defendant's assertion of his right; and prejudice to the defendants. "(N)one of these factors standing alone would demand a set disposition; rather it is the total mix which determines whether the defendant's right was violated." State v. Nims , 180 Conn. 589 , 591-92 (1980); see also Barker v. Wingo , 407 U.S. 514 , 530 (1972); State v. Wall , supra, 40 Conn. App. 651 ; State v. Lloyd , 185 Conn. 199 , 208 (1981).	1	1
Fermont Division v. Smithgreen conn · 1979 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993	1	1
State v. Flandersgreen conn · 1990 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1
Conway v. United Statesgreen scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1
Rodriguez-Doshi v. General Services Administrationgreen scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1
Richardson v. Henrygreen scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (32)

Case	Cited	Years
Matusz v. Wellmore Behavioral Health, Inc. neutral connappct · 2025 2 sentences 2026“It was incumbent on the plaintiff to provide a meaningful analysis of his claim[s] . . . and to include citations to relevant legal authority and an application of that law to the facts in the present case. . . . [I]t is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.” (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Matusz v. Wellmore Behavioral Health, Inc., 234 Conn. App. 581 , 593–94, 344 A.3d 208 , cert. denied, 353 Conn. 926 , 345 A 2026“It was incumbent on the plaintiff to provide a meaningful analysis of his claim[s] . . . and to include citations to relevant legal authority and an application of that law to the facts in the present case. . . . [I]t is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.” (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Matusz v. Wellmore Behavioral Health, Inc., 234 Conn. App. 581, 593–94, 344 A.3d 208, cert. denied, 353 Conn. 926, 345 A.3d	1	2026–2026
State v. FERNANDO A. green conn · 2009 2 sentences 2022We recognize the ‘‘heavy flow of judicial business in the busy geographical area courts during arraignment sessions’’; State v. Fernando A., 294 Conn. 1, 24 , 981 A.2d 427 (2009); along with the fact that it may be difficult at the time of a defendant’s arraignment for the parties to marshal the evidence necessary to hold a meaningful hearing in a relatively complex case involving high bonds, such as the present case. 2022We recognize the ‘‘heavy flow of judicial business in the busy geographical area courts during arraignment sessions’’; State v. Fernando A., 294 Conn. 1, 24 , 981 A.2d 427 (2009); along with the fact that it may be difficult at the time of a defendant’s arraignment for the parties to marshal the evidence necessary to hold a meaningful hearing in a relatively complex case involving high bonds, such as the present case.	1	2022–2022
State v. Crespo green conn · 2012 2 sentences 2018Relying on, inter alia, State v. Crespo , 303 Conn. 589 , 35 A.3d 243 (2012), the state further argues that any violation of the defendant's right to present a defense is purely "speculative" or "hypothetical," insofar as the defendant's failure to make an offer of proof in response to the trial court's ruling rendered it impossible for him to demonstrate on appeal the adverse effect of the trial court's ruling on his right to present defense. 593 In response, the defendant contends that the Appellate Court properly determined that the trial court's preclusion of evidence about the nature of 2018Relying on, inter alia, State v. Crespo , 303 Conn. 589 , 35 A.3d 243 (2012), the state further argues that any violation of the defendant's right to present a defense is purely "speculative" or "hypothetical," insofar as the defendant's failure to make an offer of proof in response to the trial court's ruling rendered it impossible for him to demonstrate on appeal the adverse effect of the trial court's ruling on his right to present defense. 593 In response, the defendant contends that the Appellate Court properly determined that the trial court's preclusion of evidence about the nature of	1	2018–2018
Mianecki v. Second Judicial District Court of State of Nevada green scotus · 1983 1 sentence 2014Sil- verstein v. Henderson, 706 F.2d 361, 369 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 464 U.S. 864 , 104 S. Ct. 195 , 78 L.	1	2014–2014
Washington County Hospital Ass'n v. Morrison green scotus · 1983 2 sentences 2014Sil- verstein v. Henderson, 706 F.2d 361, 369 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 464 U.S. 864 , 104 S. Ct. 195 , 78 L. 2014Sil- verstein v. Henderson, 706 F.2d 361, 369 (2d Cir.), cert. denied, 464 U.S. 864 , 104 S. Ct. 195 , 78 L.	1	2014–2014
Soltesz v. Miller neutral connappct · 1999 2 sentences 2013Soltesz v. Miller, 56 Conn. App. 114 , 741 A.2d 335 (1999), cited by the defendants in support of their argument that the trial court denied them their right to a meaningful hearing, is inapposite. 2013Soltesz v. Miller, 56 Conn. App. 114 , 741 A.2d 335 (1999), cited by the defendants in support of their argument that the trial court denied them their right to a meaningful hearing, is inapposite.	1	2013–2013
State v. Roman green conn · 2003 1 sentence 2010With respect to this claim, the defendant relies on State v. Roman, supra, 262 Conn. 718 .	1	2010–2010
State v. Fitzgerald green connappct · 1999 1 sentence 2001Although the Appellate Court stated in a footnote that “the plaintiff has not shown a meaningful waiver,” and, “[t]here is little or no merit to the plaintiffs claim of equitable tolling”; Williams v. Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities, supra, 54 Conn. App. 258 n.6 ; this was dictum, and the plaintiffs claim should be addressed on its merits.	1	2001–2001
State v. Marquis green conn · 1997 2 sentences 1999The defendant also claims that he was not afforded a meaningful hearing on the Jarzbek motion as required by State v. Marquis, 241 Conn. 823 , 699 A.2d 893 (1997). 1999The defendant also claims that he was not afforded a meaningful hearing on the Jarzbek motion as required by State v. Marquis, 241 Conn. 823 , 699 A.2d 893 (1997).	1	1999–1999
Roundhouse Construction Corp. v. Telesco Masons Supplies Co. green conn · 1976 2 sentences 1999If our constitution requires a meaningful hearing before a nonpossessory hen can be placed on real estate; Roundhouse Construction Corp. v. Telesco Masons Supplies Co., 170 Conn. 155 , 365 A.2d 393 , cert. denied, 429 U.S. 889 , 97 S. Ct. 246 , 50 L. 1999If our constitution requires a meaningful hearing before a nonpossessory hen can be placed on real estate; Roundhouse Construction Corp. v. Telesco Masons Supplies Co., 170 Conn. 155 , 365 A.2d 393 , cert. denied, 429 U.S. 889 , 97 S. Ct. 246 , 50 L.	1	1999–1999
State v. Nims green conn · 1980 1 sentence 1999In assessing speedy trial claims, courts consider four factors: length of delay; reason for delay; defendant's assertion of his right; and prejudice to the defendants. "(N)one of these factors standing alone would demand a set disposition; rather it is the total mix which determines whether the defendant's right was violated." State v. Nims , 180 Conn. 589 , 591-92 (1980); see also Barker v. Wingo , 407 U.S. 514 , 530 (1972); State v. Wall , supra, 40 Conn. App. 651 ; State v. Lloyd , 185 Conn. 199 , 208 (1981).	1	1999–1999
State v. Lloyd green conn · 1981 1 sentence 1999In assessing speedy trial claims, courts consider four factors: length of delay; reason for delay; defendant's assertion of his right; and prejudice to the defendants. "(N)one of these factors standing alone would demand a set disposition; rather it is the total mix which determines whether the defendant's right was violated." State v. Nims , 180 Conn. 589 , 591-92 (1980); see also Barker v. Wingo , 407 U.S. 514 , 530 (1972); State v. Wall , supra, 40 Conn. App. 651 ; State v. Lloyd , 185 Conn. 199 , 208 (1981).	1	1999–1999
Roundhouse Construction Corp. v. Telesco Masons Supplies Co. green scotus · 1976 1 sentence 1999If our constitution requires a meaningful hearing before a nonpossessory hen can be placed on real estate; Roundhouse Construction Corp. v. Telesco Masons Supplies Co., 170 Conn. 155 , 365 A.2d 393 , cert. denied, 429 U.S. 889 , 97 S. Ct. 246 , 50 L.	1	1999–1999
Westberry v. Oliver green scotus · 1976 1 sentence 1999If our constitution requires a meaningful hearing before a nonpossessory hen can be placed on real estate; Roundhouse Construction Corp. v. Telesco Masons Supplies Co., 170 Conn. 155 , 365 A.2d 393 , cert. denied, 429 U.S. 889 , 97 S. Ct. 246 , 50 L.	1	1999–1999
New England Savings Bank v. Lopez green conn · 1993 2 sentences 1996"The fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution provides that the State [shall not] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Frillici v. Westport, 231 Conn. 418 , 437 , 650 A.2d 557 (1994). 18 "The [plaintiffs'] claim is one of procedural due process: the right to a meaningful hearing at a meaningful time." (Emphasis in original.) New England Savings Bank v. Lopez, 227 Conn. 270 , 276 , 630 A.2d 1010 (1993). 1996"The fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution provides that the State [shall not] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Frillici v. Westport, 231 Conn. 418 , 437 , 650 A.2d 557 (1994). 18 "The [plaintiffs'] claim is one of procedural due process: the right to a meaningful hearing at a meaningful time." (Emphasis in original.) New England Savings Bank v. Lopez, 227 Conn. 270 , 276 , 630 A.2d 1010 (1993).	1	1996–1996
Frillici v. Town of Westport green conn · 1994 2 sentences 1996"The fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution provides that the State [shall not] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Frillici v. Westport, 231 Conn. 418 , 437 , 650 A.2d 557 (1994). 18 "The [plaintiffs'] claim is one of procedural due process: the right to a meaningful hearing at a meaningful time." (Emphasis in original.) New England Savings Bank v. Lopez, 227 Conn. 270 , 276 , 630 A.2d 1010 (1993). 1996"The fourteenth amendment to the United States constitution provides that the State [shall not] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Frillici v. Westport, 231 Conn. 418 , 437 , 650 A.2d 557 (1994). 18 "The [plaintiffs'] claim is one of procedural due process: the right to a meaningful hearing at a meaningful time." (Emphasis in original.) New England Savings Bank v. Lopez, 227 Conn. 270 , 276 , 630 A.2d 1010 (1993).	1	1996–1996
State v. Robinson green conn · 1993 2 sentences 1996See State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. 208 ; State v. Robinson, 227 Conn. 711, 721 , 631 A.2d 288 (1993). 1996See State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. 208 ; State v. Robinson, 227 Conn. 711, 721 , 631 A.2d 288 (1993).	1	1996–1996
City of New Haven v. United Illuminating Co. green conn · 1975 2 sentences 1996"To determine whether such procedural due process requirements apply, the court must first determine whether a party has been deprived of liberty or property by some action of the government. . ." New Haven v. United Illuminating Co., 168 Conn. 478 , 494 , 362 A.2d 785 (1975). 19 The plaintiffs cannot and do not claim that they will be deprived of liberty by the operation of General Statutes § 12-157 . 1996"To determine whether such procedural due process requirements apply, the court must first determine whether a party has been deprived of liberty or property by some action of the government. . ." New Haven v. United Illuminating Co., 168 Conn. 478 , 494 , 362 A.2d 785 (1975). 19 The plaintiffs cannot and do not claim that they will be deprived of liberty by the operation of General Statutes § 12-157 .	1	1996–1996
In re the Estate of Sunshine green nyappdiv · 1976 1 sentence 1995The attorney trial referee drew the following conclusions from these findings of fact: (1) that it would have been impossible for the plaintiff to have understood the agreement, the side letter of September 22, 1988, and the financial disclosure, all within the limited time period during which she was in the decedent's lawyer's office; (2) that the September 22, 1988 letter from Corriss to the plaintiff was irrelevant, did not constitute a meaningful waiver of counsel, and did not play any part in the referee's conclusions and recommendations; (3) that neither the decedent nor his lawyer made	1	1995–1995
Dills v. Town of Enfield green conn · 1989	1	1995–1995
McHugh v. McHugh green conn · 1980	1	1995–1995
Goldberg v. Kelly green scotus · 1970	1	1995–1995
In re the Estate of Sunshine green ny · 1976	1	1995–1995
Adriani v. Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities green conn · 1991	1	1993–1993
Altholtz v. Connecticut Dental Commission green connappct · 1985	1	1993–1993
Jucker v. Jucker green conn · 1983	1	1986–1986
Monroe v. Monroe green conn · 1979	1	1986–1986
Raitport v. Lyons green scotus · 1979	1	1986–1986
Wolman v. Walter green scotus · 1979	1	1986–1986
Carter v. Texas green scotus · 1979	1	1986–1986
Baker v. Baker green conn · 1982	1	1986–1986
Gannett Co. v. DePasquale green scotus · 1979	1	1980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (5)

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Where else courts name it

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