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rationale behind rule in Connecticut

21 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2025 3 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
In the Matter of Evelyn Halpern v. Warren C. Schwartz, Trustee in Bankruptcygreen
ca2 · 1970 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1995
2 sentences

1995In Halpern v. Swartz, 426 F.2d 102 , 105 (2d Cir. 1970), the court gave two reasons why an issue must be essential to the judgment before collateral estoppel applies: "First, the decision on an issue not essential to the prior judgment may not have been afforded the careful deliberation and analysis normally applied to essential issues, since a different disposition of the inessential issue would not affect the judgment. . . .

1993In Halpern v. Swartz, 426 F.2d 102 , 105 (2d Cir. 1970), the court gave two reasons why an issue must be essential to the judgment before collateral estoppel applies: `First, the decision on an issue not essential to the prior judgment may not have been afforded the careful deliberation and analysis normally applied to essential issues, since a different disposition of the inessential issue would not affect the judgment . . . .

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State v. Sotogreen
connappct · 2017 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025The rationale behind this rule is sound: [T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. . . . [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury.’’ (Emphasis omit- ted;

2025The rationale behind this rule is sound: [T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. . . . [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury.’’ (Emphasis omit- ted;

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State v. Waltongreen
conn · 2017 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025The rationale behind this rule is sound: [T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. . . . [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury.’’ (Emphasis omit- ted;

2021The rationale behind this rule is sound: [T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. . . . [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury.’’ (Citations omit- ted;

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Colonial Investors, LLC v. Furbushgreen
conn · 2017 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2025
2 sentences

2025The rationale behind this rule is sound: [T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. . . . [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury.’’ (Emphasis omit- ted;

2021The rationale behind this rule is sound: [T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. . . . [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury.’’ (Citations omit- ted;

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State v. Cruzgreen
conn · 2002 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
2 sentences

2025The rationale behind this exception is that ‘‘the patient’s desire to recover his health . . . will restrain him from giving inaccurate statements to [those who] advise or treat him.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Cruz, 260 Conn. 1, 7, 792 A.2d 823 (2002).

2025The rationale behind this exception is that ‘‘the patient’s desire to recover his health . . . will restrain him from giving inaccurate statements to [those who] advise or treat him.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Cruz, 260 Conn. 1, 7, 792 A.2d 823 (2002).

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State v. Estrella J.C.green
connappct · 2016 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See id., at 74-75 , 148 A.3d 594 ("[u]ndoubtedly, statements may be reasonably pertinent ... to obtaining medical diagnosis or treatment even when that was not the primary purpose of the inquiry that prompted them, or the principal motivation behind their expression" [emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted] ); see also State v. Griswold , supra, 160 Conn. App. at 552-53 , 127 A.3d 189 (same). 7 Because our law permits the rationale behind this exception to be satisfied even if there is an additional purpose, the defendant's argument is not persuasive.

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State v. Griffingreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017The rationale behind this rule is sound: "[T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. ... [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury." (Citations omitted; int

2017The rationale behind this rule is sound: "[T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. ... [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury." (Citations omitted; int

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Fermo v. Stategreen
miss · 1979 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010"The rationale behind the principle is that the coercion or the inducement casts a chill over the exercise of guaranteed fundamental constitutional rights." Fermo v. State, 370 So.2d 930, 932 (Miss.1979).

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United States v. J. Norman Jonesgreen
ca9 · 1970 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974See United States v. Johnson, 455 F.2d 311, 316 (5th Cir.); United States v. Jones, 425 F.2d 1048, 1054 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 823 , 91 S. Ct. 44 , 27 L.

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United States v. Samuel Lee Johnson and James Earl Young, Sr.green
ca5 · 1972 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
1 sentence

1974See United States v. Johnson, 455 F.2d 311, 316 (5th Cir.); United States v. Jones, 425 F.2d 1048, 1054 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 823 , 91 S. Ct. 44 , 27 L.

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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 (18)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Nelson green
connsuperct · 1982
2 sentences

1982Id., 354 , citing Lewis v. New Orleans, 408 U.S. 913 , 92 S.Ct. 2499 , 33 L.Ed.2d 321 (1972) *Page 669 (Powell, J., concurring.).

1982Id., 354 , citing Lewis v. New Orleans, 408 U.S. 913 , 92 S. Ct. 2499 , 33 L.

21982–1982
Lewis v. City of New Orleans green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1982Id., 354 , citing Lewis v. New Orleans, 408 U.S. 913 , 92 S. Ct. 2499 , 33 L.

1982Id., 354 , citing Lewis v. New Orleans, 408 U.S. 913 , 92 S. Ct. 2499 , 33 L.

21982–1982
Brumfield v. Henderson green
scotus · 1972
2 sentences

1982Id., 354 , citing Lewis v. New Orleans, 408 U.S. 913 , 92 S.Ct. 2499 , 33 L.Ed.2d 321 (1972) *Page 669 (Powell, J., concurring.).

1982Id., 354 , citing Lewis v. New Orleans, 408 U.S. 913 , 92 S. Ct. 2499 , 33 L.

21982–1982
State v. Capasso neutral
connappct · 2021
1 sentence

2025The rationale behind this rule is sound: [T]he trial court is uniquely situated to entertain a motion to set aside a verdict as against the weight of the evidence because, unlike an appellate court, the trial [court] has had the same opportunity as the jury to view the witnesses, to assess their credibility and to determine the weight that should be given to their evidence. . . . [T]he trial judge can gauge the tenor of the trial, as [an appellate court], on the written record, cannot, and can detect those factors, if any, that could improperly have influenced the jury.’’ (Emphasis omit- ted;

12025–2025
Hanna v. Capitol Region Mental Health Center green
connappct · 2002
2 sentences

2009As such, the rationale behind this exception to sovereign immunity cannot apply to the plaintiffs claims against the state, and “the ‘in excess of statutory authority’ analysis is irrelevant. ” Hanna v. Capitol Region Mental *77 Health Center, 74 Conn. App. 264 , 271 n.7, 812 A.2d 95 (2002).

2009As such, the rationale behind this exception to sovereign immunity cannot apply to the plaintiffs claims against the state, and “the ‘in excess of statutory authority’ analysis is irrelevant. ” Hanna v. Capitol Region Mental *77 Health Center, 74 Conn. App. 264 , 271 n.7, 812 A.2d 95 (2002).

12009–2009
State v. Whipper green
conn · 2001
2 sentences

2002State v. Whipper, 258 Conn. 229, 263 , 780 A.2d 53 (2001).

2002State v. Whipper, 258 Conn. 229, 263 , 780 A.2d 53 (2001).

12002–2002
City National Bank v. Stoeckel green
conn · 1926
1 sentence

1995Id., 739 . 4 In Stoeckel , our Supreme Court explicitly held that if a judgment lien is not filed within the statutory period following a final judgment of the trial court, that judgment lien cannot be found to perfect a prejudgment attachment.

11995–1995
Tenney v. Brandhove green
scotus · 1951
1 sentence

1995In any event Justice Frankfurter set forth the rationale behind the doctrine in Tenney v. Brandhove 341 U.S. 367 , 377 (1951) Legislators are immune from deterrents to the uninhibited discharge of their legislative duty, not for their private indulgence but for the public good.

11995–1995
Halpern v. Board of Education green
conn · 1985
2 sentences

1993"The rationale behind such rule is that each court derives its authority from a separate and distinct sovereignty." Id.

1993"Under the practice in some jurisdictions, a state court may exercise its discretion so as to preclude an action from proceeding therein where an identical federal action is pending." Id.

11993–1993
Todd v. Malafronte green
connappct · 1984
1 sentence

1990Gorham v. Farmington Motor Ins., Inc., 159 Conn. 576, 579-80 , 271 A.2d 94 (1970); Todd v. Malafronte, 3 Conn. App. 16, 23 , 484 A.2d 468 (1984).

11990–1990
State v. Duhan neutral
connappct · 1984
1 sentence

1990Gorham v. Farmington Motor Ins., Inc., 159 Conn. 576, 579-80 , 271 A.2d 94 (1970); Todd v. Malafronte, 3 Conn. App. 16, 23 , 484 A.2d 468 (1984).

11990–1990
Gorham v. Farmington Motor Inn, Inc. green
conn · 1970
2 sentences

1990Gorham v. Farmington Motor Ins., Inc., 159 Conn. 576, 579-80 , 271 A.2d 94 (1970); Todd v. Malafronte, 3 Conn. App. 16, 23 , 484 A.2d 468 (1984).

1990Gorham v. Farmington Motor Ins., Inc., 159 Conn. 576, 579-80 , 271 A.2d 94 (1970); Todd v. Malafronte, 3 Conn. App. 16, 23 , 484 A.2d 468 (1984).

11990–1990
Jacobs v. Button green
· 1906
2 sentences

1988The rationale behind this rule is that “[a] stock split in no way alters the substance of the [testatrix’s] total interest or rights in the corporation. . . . [It] is merely a dividing up of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a greater number of units without disturbing the stockholder’s original proportional participating interest in the corporation.” Egavian v. Egavian, 102 R.I. 740, 746 , 232 A.2d 789 (1967), quoted in Bostwick v. Hurstel, 364 Mass. 282, 287 , 304 N.E.2d 186 (1973); see also Fidelity Title & Trust Co. v. Young, supra, 368-69 ; Jacobs v. Button, 79 Conn. 360 , 65 A

1988The rationale behind this rule is that “[a] stock split in no way alters the substance of the [testatrix’s] total interest or rights in the corporation. . . . [It] is merely a dividing up of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a greater number of units without disturbing the stockholder’s original proportional participating interest in the corporation.” Egavian v. Egavian, 102 R.I. 740, 746 , 232 A.2d 789 (1967), quoted in Bostwick v. Hurstel, 364 Mass. 282, 287 , 304 N.E.2d 186 (1973); see also Fidelity Title & Trust Co. v. Young, supra, 368-69 ; Jacobs v. Button, 79 Conn. 360 , 65 A

11988–1988
Bostwick v. Hurstel green
mass · 1973
2 sentences

1988The rationale behind this rule is that “[a] stock split in no way alters the substance of the [testatrix’s] total interest or rights in the corporation. . . . [It] is merely a dividing up of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a greater number of units without disturbing the stockholder’s original proportional participating interest in the corporation.” Egavian v. Egavian, 102 R.I. 740, 746 , 232 A.2d 789 (1967), quoted in Bostwick v. Hurstel, 364 Mass. 282, 287 , 304 N.E.2d 186 (1973); see also Fidelity Title & Trust Co. v. Young, supra, 368-69 ; Jacobs v. Button, 79 Conn. 360 , 65 A

1988The rationale behind this rule is that “[a] stock split in no way alters the substance of the [testatrix’s] total interest or rights in the corporation. . . . [It] is merely a dividing up of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a greater number of units without disturbing the stockholder’s original proportional participating interest in the corporation.” Egavian v. Egavian, 102 R.I. 740, 746 , 232 A.2d 789 (1967), quoted in Bostwick v. Hurstel, 364 Mass. 282, 287 , 304 N.E.2d 186 (1973); see also Fidelity Title & Trust Co. v. Young, supra, 368-69 ; Jacobs v. Button, 79 Conn. 360 , 65 A

11988–1988
Egavian v. Egavian green
ri · 1967
2 sentences

1988The rationale behind this rule is that “[a] stock split in no way alters the substance of the [testatrix’s] total interest or rights in the corporation. . . . [It] is merely a dividing up of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a greater number of units without disturbing the stockholder’s original proportional participating interest in the corporation.” Egavian v. Egavian, 102 R.I. 740, 746 , 232 A.2d 789 (1967), quoted in Bostwick v. Hurstel, 364 Mass. 282, 287 , 304 N.E.2d 186 (1973); see also Fidelity Title & Trust Co. v. Young, supra, 368-69 ; Jacobs v. Button, 79 Conn. 360 , 65 A

1988The rationale behind this rule is that “[a] stock split in no way alters the substance of the [testatrix’s] total interest or rights in the corporation. . . . [It] is merely a dividing up of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a greater number of units without disturbing the stockholder’s original proportional participating interest in the corporation.” Egavian v. Egavian, 102 R.I. 740, 746 , 232 A.2d 789 (1967), quoted in Bostwick v. Hurstel, 364 Mass. 282, 287 , 304 N.E.2d 186 (1973); see also Fidelity Title & Trust Co. v. Young, supra, 368-69 ; Jacobs v. Button, 79 Conn. 360 , 65 A

11988–1988
The People v. Izzo green
ill · 1958
1 sentence

1986To acquaint the juror with his duties and responsibilities in a new environment and to increase his understanding of the processes of a trial can hardly be objectionable in itself.” People v. Izzo, supra, 334 . 3 In light of these principles, the defendant’s claim that his fundamental constitutional right to an impartial jury is involved is not supported and an Evans review is not required.

11986–1986
State v. Duhan neutral
connsuperct · 1982
2 sentences

1984The rationale behind this rule is that police officers, owing to their training and experience, should exercise a higher degree of restraint than ordinary citizens.” State v. Duhan, 38 Conn. Sup. 665, 668 , 460 A.2d 496 (1982).

1984The rationale behind this rule is that police officers, owing to their training and experience, should exercise a higher degree of restraint than ordinary citizens.” State v. Duhan, 38 Conn. Sup. 665, 668 , 460 A.2d 496 (1982).

11984–1984
Berend v. J. F. Pritchard & Co. green
scotus · 1970
2 sentences

1974See United States v. Johnson, 455 F.2d 311, 316 (5th Cir.); United States v. Jones, 425 F.2d 1048, 1054 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 823 , 91 S. Ct. 44 , 27 L.

1974See United States v. Johnson, 455 F.2d 311, 316 (5th Cir.); United States v. Jones, 425 F.2d 1048, 1054 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 400 U.S. 823 , 91 S. Ct. 44 , 27 L.

11974–1974

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-21 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-86e (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

IL 127 (1972–2026) CA 103 (1961–2025) OH 87 (1956–2026) IN 80 (1978–2025) TX 79 (1964–2022) PA 67 (1965–2024) AR 47 (1982–2026) FL 42 (1971–2024) AL 36 (1980–2025) NY 35 (1930–2024) TN 34 (1981–2025) MD 28 (1978–2025) LA 28 (1980–2024) WA 28 (1972–2026) MI 25 (1975–2016) IA 25 (1967–2025) MO 25 (1980–2021) WV 24 (1978–2024) MS 23 (1985–2023) AZ 21 (1969–2021) CT 21 (1974–2025) MT 20 (1969–2022) KY 18 (1979–2024) KS 18 (1975–2025) MA 17 (1979–2025) OR 17 (1975–2026) RI 16 (1984–2024) NC 15 (1980–2025) VA 15 (1993–2022) NM 14 (1989–2025) CO 13 (1976–2022) WI 13 (1963–2017) NH 12 (1991–2023) OK 11 (1981–2002) DC 11 (1977–2004) UT 11 (1989–2021) ID 10 (1991–2025) GA 10 (1978–2022) NJ 9 (1965–2015) ME 9 (1975–2020) SC 8 (1989–2025) AK 7 (1979–1994) SD 7 (1986–2016) WY 7 (1983–2020) HI 6 (1998–2021) MN 5 (1956–2017) NE 4 (1982–2007) VT 3 (2023–2024) DE 3 (1975–1980) NV 2 (1984–1992) ND 2 (2009–2009)

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.

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