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application of some erroneous rule in Connecticut

157 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1936–2024 1 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Davis v. Margolisgreen
conn · 1928 · cited in 8 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1936–2011
2 sentences

2011Application of the pertinent legal standard to the trial court's factual findings is subject to our plenary review. [12] See Davis v. Margolis, 107 *11 Conn. 417, 421-22, 140 A. 823 (1928); see also Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc., supra, 284 Conn. at 83 , 931 A.2d 237 (question of law is subject to plenary review, meaning that "[t]he trial court's conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case" [internal quotation marks omitted]). [13] "The burden of proof

2011Application of the pertinent legal standard to the trial court’s factual findings is subject to our plenary review. 12 See Davis v. Margolis, 107 Conn. 417, 421-22 , 140 A. 823 (1928); see also Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc., supra, 284 Conn. 83 (question of law is subject to plenary review, meaning that “[t]he trial court’s conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case” [internal quotation marks omitted]). 13 “The burden of proof is on the party claiming

18
Belford v. City of New Havengreen
conn · 1975 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1979–1997
2 sentences

1997Belford v. New Haven, 170 Conn. 46, 55 , 364 A.2d 194 (1975).

1997Belford v. New Haven, 170 Conn. 46, 55 , 364 A.2d 194 (1975).

13
City of Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc.green
conn · 2007 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015The trial court’s conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logi- cally inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc., 284 Conn. 55, 83 , 931 A.2d 237 (2007). ‘‘The [United States] Supreme Court has generally eschewed any set formula for identifying regulatory takings, instead preferring to engage in essentially ad hoc, factual inquiries to determine in each case whether the challenged property restriction rises to the

2015The trial court’s conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logi- cally inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc., 284 Conn. 55, 83 , 931 A.2d 237 (2007). ‘‘The [United States] Supreme Court has generally eschewed any set formula for identifying regulatory takings, instead preferring to engage in essentially ad hoc, factual inquiries to determine in each case whether the challenged property restriction rises to the

12
Zaniewski v. Zaniewskigreen
connappct · 2019 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Wildwood Associates, Ltd. v. Espositogreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
Caminis v. Troygreen
conn · 2011 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11

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 (74)

CaseCitedYears
Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard green
conn · 1968
2 sentences

1982“The conclusions reached must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Laske v. Hartford, 172 Conn. 515, 518 , 375 A.2d 996 (1977); Ross v. Ross, 172 Conn. 269, 275 , 374 A.2d 185 (1977); Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 (1968).

1982“The conclusions reached must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Laske v. Hartford, 172 Conn. 515, 518 , 375 A.2d 996 (1977); Ross v. Ross, 172 Conn. 269, 275 , 374 A.2d 185 (1977); Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 (1968).

461968–1982
Craig v. Dunleavy green
conn · 1966
2 sentences

1976These conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Cedo Bros., Inc. v. Feldmann, 161 Conn. 265, 271 , 287 A.2d 374 ; Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 ; Craig v. Dunleavy, 154 Conn. 100, 105 , 221 A.2d 855 ; Maltbie, Conn. App. Proc. § 166.

1976These conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Cedo Bros., Inc. v. Feldmann, 161 Conn. 265, 271 , 287 A.2d 374 ; Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 ; Craig v. Dunleavy, 154 Conn. 100, 105 , 221 A.2d 855 ; Maltbie, Conn. App. Proc. § 166.

171968–1980
Brauer v. Freccia green
conn · 1970
2 sentences

1979The trial court’s conclusions are tested by the finding; Brauer v. Freccia, 159 Conn. 289, 293 , 268 A.2d 645 (1970); and the court’s conclusions must stand unless inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law.

1979The trial court’s conclusions are tested by the finding; Brauer v. Freccia, 159 Conn. 289, 293 , 268 A.2d 645 (1970); and the court’s conclusions must stand unless inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law.

151970–1981
Hutensky v. Town of Avon green
conn · 1972
2 sentences

1978"A conclusion must stand unless it is legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless it involves the application of some erroneous rule of law." Hutensky v. Avon, 163 Conn. 433 , 437 .

1978“A conclusion must stand unless it is legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless it involves the application of some erroneous rule of law.” Hutensky v. Avon, 163 Conn. 433, 437 .

101975–1978
Yale University v. Benneson green
conn · 1960
2 sentences

1968“The conclusions which the court has reached are to be tested by the facts as found and must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with those facts or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Yale University v. Benneson, 147 Conn. 254, 255 ; Kielb v. Weinberg Realty Corporation, 147 Conn. 677, 680 .

1968“The conclusions which the court has reached are to be tested by the facts as found and must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with those facts or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Yale University v. Benneson, 147 Conn. 254, 255 ; Kielb v. Weinberg Realty Corporation, 147 Conn. 677, 680 .

101962–1969
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino green
conn · 1952
2 sentences

1964“The conclusions . . . must be tested by the facts as found and must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with those facts or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 692 ; Klahr v. Kostopoulos, supra. Since no corrections have been allowed in the finding, the conclusions must be tested by the facts found by the court.

1963“The conclusions . . . must be tested by the facts as found and must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with those facts or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 692 ; Klahr v. Kostopoulos, 138 Conn. 653, 655 .

101957–1968
Klein v. Chatfield green
conn · 1974
2 sentences

1984Klein v. Chatfield, 166 Conn. 76, 80 , 347 A.2d 58 (1974).

1981Hydro-Hercules Corporation v. Gary Excavating, Inc., 166 Conn. 647, 654 , 353 A.2d 714 (1974); Klein v. Chatfield, 166 Conn. 76, 80-81 , 347 A.2d 58 (1974); Brauer v. Freccia, 159 Conn. 289, 293 , 268 A.2d 645 (1970).

91974–1984
Johnson v. Zoning Board of Appeals green
conn · 1974
2 sentences

1984Klein v. Chatfield, 166 Conn. 76, 80 , 347 A.2d 58 (1974).

1981Hydro-Hercules Corporation v. Gary Excavating, Inc., 166 Conn. 647, 654 , 353 A.2d 714 (1974); Klein v. Chatfield, 166 Conn. 76, 80-81 , 347 A.2d 58 (1974); Brauer v. Freccia, 159 Conn. 289, 293 , 268 A.2d 645 (1970).

91974–1984
Schnier v. Ives green
conn · 1972
2 sentences

1977The conclusions must stand “unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the ease.” Schnier v. Ives, 162 Conn. 171, 177 , 293 A.2d 1 .

1977The conclusions must stand “unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the ease.” Schnier v. Ives, 162 Conn. 171, 177 , 293 A.2d 1 .

81972–1979
Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Bovey green
conn · 1972
2 sentences

1973Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Bovey, 162 Conn. 201, 205 , 292 A.2d 899 , The conclusions which the court reached must stand unless they are legally or logically inecnsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.

1973Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Bovey, 162 Conn. 201, 205 , 292 A.2d 899 , The conclusions which the court reached must stand unless they are legally or logically inecnsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.

81973–1975
State v. Villafane green
conn · 1973
2 sentences

1986The motion urged finally that a dismissal should be granted “based on [the trial court’s] supervisory powers and in the interest of judicial economy.” The state argues, citing State v. Villafane, 164 Conn. 637, 641 , 325 A.2d 251 (1973), that the trial court’s conclusions cannot stand because they “are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or . . . they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” The state does concede, however, that the defendant has served his sentence and has been discharged from parole.

1986The motion urged finally that a dismissal should be granted “based on [the trial court’s] supervisory powers and in the interest of judicial economy.” The state argues, citing State v. Villafane, 164 Conn. 637, 641 , 325 A.2d 251 (1973), that the trial court’s conclusions cannot stand because they “are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or . . . they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” The state does concede, however, that the defendant has served his sentence and has been discharged from parole.

71973–1986
City of New Haven v. United Illuminating Co. green
conn · 1975
2 sentences

1977New Haven v. United Illuminating Co., 168 Conn. 478, 483 , 362 A.2d 785 ; Lonergan v. Connecticut Food Store, Inc., 168 Conn. 122, 124 , 357 A.2d 910 ; Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 .

1977New Haven v. United Illuminating Co., 168 Conn. 478, 483 , 362 A.2d 785 ; Lonergan v. Connecticut Food Store, Inc., 168 Conn. 122, 124 , 357 A.2d 910 ; Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 .

61975–1977
AFSCME, Council 4, Local 704 v. Department of Public Health green
conn · 2005
2 sentences

2018"Waiver is a question of fact.... [W]here the factual basis of the court's decision is challenged we must determine whether the facts set out in the memorandum of decision are supported by the evidence or whether, in light of the evidence and the pleadings in the whole record, those facts are clearly erroneous.... [T]he trial court's conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case. ... [V]arious statutory and contract rights may be waived." (Citations omitted;

2018"Waiver is a question of fact.... [W]here the factual basis of the court's decision is challenged we must determine whether the facts set out in the memorandum of decision are supported by the evidence or whether, in light of the evidence and the pleadings in the whole record, those facts are clearly erroneous.... [T]he trial court's conclusions must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case. ... [V]arious statutory and contract rights may be waived." (Citations omitted;

52010–2018
Newbury Commons Ltd. Partnership v. City of Stamford green
conn · 1993
2 sentences

2011Partnership v. Stamford, 226 Conn. 92, 99-100 , 626 A.2d 1292 (1993) ("The trial court was presented with conflicting testimony as to the value of the property, and concluded that the report and testimony of the plaintiff's expert was the most credible.

2011Partnership v. Stamford, 226 Conn. 92, 99-100 , 626 A.2d 1292 (1993) ("The trial court was presented with conflicting testimony as to the value of the property, and concluded that the report and testimony of the plaintiff's expert was the most credible.

51994–2011
Lonergan v. Connecticut Food Store, Inc. green
conn · 1975
2 sentences

1978“The conclusions reached by the court must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” (Emphasis added.) Lonergan v. Connecticut Food Store, Inc., 168 Conn. 122, 124 , 357 A.2d 910 .

1978“The conclusions reached by the court must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” (Emphasis added.) Lonergan v. Connecticut Food Store, Inc., 168 Conn. 122, 124 , 357 A.2d 910 .

51975–1998
Klahr v. Kostopoulos neutral
conn · 1952
2 sentences

1964“The conclusions . . . must be tested by the facts as found and must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with those facts or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 692 ; Klahr v. Kostopoulos, supra. Since no corrections have been allowed in the finding, the conclusions must be tested by the facts found by the court.

1963“The conclusions . . . must be tested by the facts as found and must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with those facts or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 692 ; Klahr v. Kostopoulos, 138 Conn. 653, 655 .

51962–1969
Monick v. Town of Greenwich green
conn · 1957
2 sentences

1968Yale University v. Benneson, 147 Conn. 254, 255 ; Monick v. Greenwich, 144 Conn. 608, 611 ; Jack Torosian, Inc. v. Guastamachio, 139 Conn. 754, 757 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 692 .

1966Monick v. Greenwich, 144 Conn. 608, 611 , 136 A.2d 501 .” Yale University v. Benneson, 147 Conn. 254, 255 , 159 A.2d 169 .

51960–1968
Laske v. City of Hartford green
conn · 1977
2 sentences

2005Therefore, the trial court’s conclusions “must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Laske v. Hartford, 172 Conn. 515, 518 , 375 A.2d 996 (1977).

2005Therefore, the trial court’s conclusions “must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Laske v. Hartford, 172 Conn. 515, 518 , 375 A.2d 996 (1977).

41982–2005
Johnson v. Shattuck green
conn · 1938
2 sentences

1965Davis v. Margolis, 107 Conn. 417 , 422 . . . ; Skovronski v. Genovese, 124 Conn. 482 , 484 . . . .” Johnsons v. Shattuck, 125 Conn. 60, 62 .

1955Johnson v. Shattuck, 125 Conn. 60, 62 , 3 A.2d 229 ; Davis v. Margolis, 107 Conn. 417, 422 , 140 A. 823 .

41947–1965
Textron, Inc. v. Wood green
conn · 1974
2 sentences

2007The trial court’s conclusions must stand “unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Id.

1975Esposito v. Commissioner of Transportation, 167 Conn. 439, 440 , 356 A.2d 175 ; Textron, Inc. v. Wood, 167 Conn. 334, 345 , 355 A.2d 307 .

31974–2007
Ross v. Ross green
conn · 1977
2 sentences

1982“The conclusions reached must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Laske v. Hartford, 172 Conn. 515, 518 , 375 A.2d 996 (1977); Ross v. Ross, 172 Conn. 269, 275 , 374 A.2d 185 (1977); Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 (1968).

1982“The conclusions reached must stand unless they are legally or logically inconsistent with the facts found or unless they involve the application of some erroneous rule of law material to the case.” Laske v. Hartford, 172 Conn. 515, 518 , 375 A.2d 996 (1977); Ross v. Ross, 172 Conn. 269, 275 , 374 A.2d 185 (1977); Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 , 239 A.2d 500 (1968).

31977–1982
Hydro-Hercules Corporation v. Gary Excavating, Inc. green
conn · 1974
2 sentences

1981Hydro-Hercules Corporation v. Gary Excavating, Inc., 166 Conn. 647, 654 , 353 A.2d 714 (1974); Klein v. Chatfield, 166 Conn. 76, 80-81 , 347 A.2d 58 (1974); Brauer v. Freccia, 159 Conn. 289, 293 , 268 A.2d 645 (1970).

1981Hydro-Hercules Corporation v. Gary Excavating, Inc., 166 Conn. 647, 654 , 353 A.2d 714 (1974); Klein v. Chatfield, 166 Conn. 76, 80-81 , 347 A.2d 58 (1974); Brauer v. Freccia, 159 Conn. 289, 293 , 268 A.2d 645 (1970).

31975–1981
Hames v. Hames green
conn · 1972
2 sentences

1979Hames v. Hames, 163 Conn. 588, 592 .

1979Hames v. Hames, 163 Conn. 588 , 592 .

31974–1979
Lewis v. Lewis green
conn · 1972
2 sentences

1975State v. Villafane, 164 Conn. 637, 641 , 325 A.2d 251 ; Lewis v. Lewis, 162 Conn. 476, 480 , 294 A.2d 637 ; Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Bovey, 162 Conn. 201, 205-206 , 292 A.2d 899 .

1975State v. Villafane, 164 Conn. 637, 641 , 325 A.2d 251 ; Lewis v. Lewis, 162 Conn. 476, 480 , 294 A.2d 637 ; Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Bovey, 162 Conn. 201, 205-206 , 292 A.2d 899 .

31973–1975
Mayock v. Martin green
conn · 1968
2 sentences

1972Covino v. Pfeffer, 160 Conn. 212, 216 , 276 A.2d 895 ; Mayock v. Martin, 157 Conn. 56, 62 , 245 A.2d 574 , cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1111 , 89 S. Ct. 924 , 21 L.

1972Covino v. Pfeffer, 160 Conn. 212, 216 , 276 A.2d 895 ; Mayock v. Martin, 157 Conn. 56, 62 , 245 A.2d 574 , cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1111 , 89 S. Ct. 924 , 21 L.

31970–1972
Pigeon v. Hatheway green
conn · 1968
2 sentences

1969Pigeon v. Hatheway, 156 Conn. 175, 182 ; Yale University v. Benneson, 147 Conn. 254, 255 ; Klahr v. Kostopoulos, 138 Conn. 653, 655 .

1968Pigeon v. Hathaway, 156 Conn. 175, 182 ; Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard, 156 Conn. 75, 79 .

31968–1969
Skovronski v. Genovese green
conn · 1938
2 sentences

1965Davis v. Margolis, 107 Conn. 417 , 422 . . . ; Skovronski v. Genovese, 124 Conn. 482 , 484 . . . .” Johnsons v. Shattuck, 125 Conn. 60, 62 .

1947Davis v. Margolis, 107 Conn. 417, 422 , 140 Atl. 823 ; Shovronski v. Genovese, 124 Conn. 482, 484 , 200 Atl. 575 .” Johnson v. Shattuck, 125 Conn. 60, 62 , 3 A. 2d 229 .

31938–1965
Pandolphe's Auto Parts, Inc. v. Town of Manchester green
conn · 1980
22000–2014
Esposito v. Commissioner of Transportation neutral
conn · 1974
21975–2011
Cummings v. Tripp green
conn · 1987
22000–2000
Morris v. Costa green
conn · 1978
21995–1998
Reynaud v. Town of Winchester green
connappct · 1994
21996–1997
Tucker v. City of Hartford green
conn · 1988
21993–1995
Tucker v. City of Hartford green
connappct · 1988
21993–1995
Town of Branford Sewer Authority v. Williams green
conn · 1970
21972–1979
Sea Beach Assn., Inc. v. Water Resources Commission green
conn · 1972
21975–1979
Consiglio v. Warden, Connecticut State Prison green
conn · 1970
21974–1977
Hall v. Town of Weston green
conn · 1974
21974–1975
Covino v. Pfeffer green
conn · 1970
21972–1974
Dunson v. United States green
scotus · 1969
21970–1972

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-118 (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-117a (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-63 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-19 (5)

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.

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