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.
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Davis v. Margolisgreen2 sentences2011Application 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 | 1 | 8 |
Belford v. City of New Havengreen2 sentences1997Belford 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). | 1 | 3 |
City of Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc.green2 sentences2015The 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 | 1 | 2 |
| Zaniewski v. Zaniewskigreen | 1 | 1 |
| Wildwood Associates, Ltd. v. Espositogreen | 1 | 1 |
| Caminis v. Troygreen | 1 | 1 |
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Johnston Jewels, Ltd. v. Leonard
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2 sentences1982“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). | 46 | 1968–1982 |
Craig v. Dunleavy
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2 sentences1976These 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. | 17 | 1968–1980 |
Brauer v. Freccia
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2 sentences1979The 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. | 15 | 1970–1981 |
Hutensky v. Town of Avon
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2 sentences1978"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 . | 10 | 1975–1978 |
Yale University v. Benneson
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2 sentences1968“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 . | 10 | 1962–1969 |
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino
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2 sentences1964“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 . | 10 | 1957–1968 |
Klein v. Chatfield
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2 sentences1984Klein 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). | 9 | 1974–1984 |
Johnson v. Zoning Board of Appeals
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2 sentences1984Klein 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). | 9 | 1974–1984 |
Schnier v. Ives
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2 sentences1977The 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 . | 8 | 1972–1979 |
Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Bovey
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2 sentences1973Connecticut 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. | 8 | 1973–1975 |
State v. Villafane
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2 sentences1986The 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. | 7 | 1973–1986 |
City of New Haven v. United Illuminating Co.
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2 sentences1977New 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 . | 6 | 1975–1977 |
AFSCME, Council 4, Local 704 v. Department of Public Health
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2 sentences2018"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; | 5 | 2010–2018 |
Newbury Commons Ltd. Partnership v. City of Stamford
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2 sentences2011Partnership 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. | 5 | 1994–2011 |
Lonergan v. Connecticut Food Store, Inc.
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2 sentences1978“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 . | 5 | 1975–1998 |
Klahr v. Kostopoulos
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2 sentences1964“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 . | 5 | 1962–1969 |
Monick v. Town of Greenwich
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2 sentences1968Yale 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 . | 5 | 1960–1968 |
Laske v. City of Hartford
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2 sentences2005Therefore, 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). | 4 | 1982–2005 |
Johnson v. Shattuck
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2 sentences1965Davis 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 . | 4 | 1947–1965 |
Textron, Inc. v. Wood
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2 sentences2007The 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 . | 3 | 1974–2007 |
Ross v. Ross
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2 sentences1982“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). | 3 | 1977–1982 |
Hydro-Hercules Corporation v. Gary Excavating, Inc.
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2 sentences1981Hydro-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). | 3 | 1975–1981 |
Hames v. Hames
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2 sentences1979Hames v. Hames, 163 Conn. 588, 592 . 1979Hames v. Hames, 163 Conn. 588 , 592 . | 3 | 1974–1979 |
Lewis v. Lewis
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2 sentences1975State 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 . | 3 | 1973–1975 |
Mayock v. Martin
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2 sentences1972Covino 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. | 3 | 1970–1972 |
Pigeon v. Hatheway
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2 sentences1969Pigeon 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 . | 3 | 1968–1969 |
Skovronski v. Genovese
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2 sentences1965Davis 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 . | 3 | 1938–1965 |
| Pandolphe's Auto Parts, Inc. v. Town of Manchester green | 2 | 2000–2014 |
| Esposito v. Commissioner of Transportation neutral | 2 | 1975–2011 |
| Cummings v. Tripp green | 2 | 2000–2000 |
| Morris v. Costa green | 2 | 1995–1998 |
| Reynaud v. Town of Winchester green | 2 | 1996–1997 |
| Tucker v. City of Hartford green | 2 | 1993–1995 |
| Tucker v. City of Hartford green | 2 | 1993–1995 |
| Town of Branford Sewer Authority v. Williams green | 2 | 1972–1979 |
| Sea Beach Assn., Inc. v. Water Resources Commission green | 2 | 1975–1979 |
| Consiglio v. Warden, Connecticut State Prison green | 2 | 1974–1977 |
| Hall v. Town of Weston green | 2 | 1974–1975 |
| Covino v. Pfeffer green | 2 | 1972–1974 |
| Dunson v. United States green | 2 | 1970–1972 |
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.