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adverse possession is to be taken doctrine in Connecticut

22 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1924–2024 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Huntington v. Whaleygreen
conn · 1860 · cited in 9 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1924–2006
2 sentences

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

1991We do not agree. “ ‘The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly. [Such a] possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 [398 (1860)].” Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 517, 516 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968).

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Roche v. Town of Fairfieldgreen
conn · 1982 · cited in 9 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–2022
2 sentences

2022The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, 186 Conn. 490 , 498-99, 442 A.2d 911 (1982); see Rudder v. Mamanasco Lake Park Assn., Inc., 93 Conn. App. 759, 780 , 890 A.2d 645 (2006) (‘‘[adverse] possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and convincing proof’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)).

2022The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, 186 Conn. 490 , 498-99, 442 A.2d 911 (1982); see Rudder v. Mamanasco Lake Park Assn., Inc., 93 Conn. App. 759, 780 , 890 A.2d 645 (2006) (‘‘[adverse] possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and convincing proof’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)).

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Schulz v. Syvertsengreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–2006
2 sentences

1996Clearly, then, specific intent to deprive the true owner of his property is not required." (Citation omitted.) Public Storage, Inc. v. Eliot Street Limited Partnership , supra. "The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly;" (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Shulz v. Syvertsen , 219 Conn. 81 , 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); and must be proven by the claimant by clear and convincing evidence.

1996Clearly, then, specific intent to deprive the true owner of his property is not required." (Citation omitted.) Public Storage, Inc. v. Eliot Street Limited Partnership , supra. "The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly;" (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Shulz v. Syvertsen , 219 Conn. 81 , 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); and must be proven by the claimant by clear and convincing evidence.

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Rudder v. MAMANASCO LAKE PARK ASS'N, INC.green
connappct · 2006 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2022
2 sentences

2022The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, 186 Conn. 490 , 498-99, 442 A.2d 911 (1982); see Rudder v. Mamanasco Lake Park Assn., Inc., 93 Conn. App. 759, 780 , 890 A.2d 645 (2006) (‘‘[adverse] possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and convincing proof’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)).

2022The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, 186 Conn. 490 , 498-99, 442 A.2d 911 (1982); see Rudder v. Mamanasco Lake Park Assn., Inc., 93 Conn. App. 759, 780 , 890 A.2d 645 (2006) (‘‘[adverse] possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and convincing proof’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)).

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Mercer v. Waymangreen
ill · 1956 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024See, e.g., Mercer v. Wayman, 9 Ill. 2d 441 , 445-46, 137 N.E.2d 815 (1956) (‘‘A party claiming title by adverse possession always claims in derogation of the right of the real owner.

2024See, e.g., Mercer v. Wayman, 9 Ill. 2d 441 , 445-46, 137 N.E.2d 815 (1956) (‘‘A party claiming title by adverse possession always claims in derogation of the right of the real owner.

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Ruick v. Twarkinsgreen
conn · 1976 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.' Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .'" Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510 , 517 ; Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406 , 412 ; see Ruick v. Twarkins, 171 Conn. 149 , 155 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Robinson v. Myers green
conn · 1968
2 sentences

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

1991We do not agree. “ ‘The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly. [Such a] possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 [398 (1860)].” Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 517, 516 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968).

31991–2006
Hurlburt v. Bussemey green
conn · 1924
2 sentences

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

1938Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406 , holds that possession must be without license or consent of the owner, and that the doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.

31938–2006
Wildwood Associates, Ltd. v. Esposito green
conn · 1989
2 sentences

2003Roche v. Fairfield , 186 Conn. 490 , 499 (1982); Wildwood Associates Ltd. v. Esposito , 211 Conn. 36 , 42 (1989).

1992(Citation omitted.) "`[C]lear and convincing proof denotes a degree of belief that lies between the belief that is required to find the truth or existence of the [fact in issue] in an ordinary civil action and the belief that is required to find guilt in a criminal prosecution . . . . [The burden] is sustained if evidence induces in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true, that the probability that they are true or exist is substantially greater than the probability that they are false or do not exist.'" Wildwood Associates, Ltd. v. Esposito,

31991–2003
Mulvey v. Palo green
connappct · 2024
2 sentences

2024In evaluating a claim of adverse possession under that demanding standard, [e]very presumption is in favor of possession in subordination to the title of the true owner.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis added; footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Mulvey v. Palo, 226 Conn. App. 495 , 500-502, 319 A.3d 211 (2024), petition for cert. filed (Conn. July 19, 2024) (No. 240124). ‘‘[T]he question of whether the elements of an adverse possession claim have been established by clear and convincing evidence is a factual one subject to the clearly erroneous standard of review.’’ (Internal qu

2024In evaluating a claim of adverse possession under that demanding standard, [e]very presumption is in favor of possession in subordination to the title of the true owner.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis added; footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Mulvey v. Palo, 226 Conn. App. 495 , 500-502, 319 A.3d 211 (2024), petition for cert. filed (Conn. July 19, 2024) (No. 240124). ‘‘[T]he question of whether the elements of an adverse possession claim have been established by clear and convincing evidence is a factual one subject to the clearly erroneous standard of review.’’ (Internal qu

12024–2024
Lisiewski v. Seidel green
connappct · 2006
2 sentences

2017DISCUSSION Adverse Possession "It has long been the law in Connecticut that [t]he doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lisiewski v. Seidel , 95 Conn.App. 696 , 711, 899 A.2d 59 (2006).

2017DISCUSSION Adverse Possession "It has long been the law in Connecticut that [t]he doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lisiewski v. Seidel , 95 Conn.App. 696 , 711, 899 A.2d 59 (2006).

12017–2017
Porter v. Morrill green
conn · 2008
2 sentences

2009The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Porter v. Morrill, 108 Conn. App. 652, 666 , 949 A.2d 526 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 921 , 958 A.2d 152 (2008); see also General Statutes § 52-575.

2009The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Porter v. Morrill, 108 Conn. App. 652, 666 , 949 A.2d 526 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 921 , 958 A.2d 152 (2008); see also General Statutes § 52-575.

12009–2009
Porter v. Morrill green
connappct · 2008
2 sentences

2009The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Porter v. Morrill, 108 Conn. App. 652, 666 , 949 A.2d 526 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 921 , 958 A.2d 152 (2008); see also General Statutes § 52-575.

2009The doctrine of adverse possession is to be taken strictly.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Porter v. Morrill, 108 Conn. App. 652, 666 , 949 A.2d 526 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 921 , 958 A.2d 152 (2008); see also General Statutes § 52-575.

12009–2009
Lazoff v. Padgett green
conn · 1984
2 sentences

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

12006–2006
Woycik v. Woycik green
connappct · 1988
2 sentences

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

12006–2006
Lazoff v. Padgett green
connappct · 1984
2 sentences

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

12006–2006
Clark v. Drska green
connappct · 1983
2 sentences

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

2006Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391, 398 (1860).” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Roche v. Fairfield, supra, 186 Conn. 499 ; see also Schulz v. Syvertsen, 219 Conn. 81, 91 , 591 A.2d 804 (1991); Robinson v. Myers, 156 Conn. 510, 517 , 244 A.2d 385 (1968); Hurlburt v. Bussemey, 101 Conn. 406, 412 , 126 A. 273 (1924); Matto v. Dan Beard, Inc., supra, 15 Conn. App. 475 ; Woycik v. Woycik, 13 Conn. App. 518, 522 , 537 A.2d 541 (1988); Lazoff v. Padgett, 2 Conn. App. 246, 248 , 477 A.2d 155 , cert. denied, 194 Conn. 806 , 482 A.2d 711 (1984); Clark v. Drska, 1 Conn. App. 481, 486 , 473 A.2d 325

12006–2006
Oak Leaf Marina, Inc. v. Ertel green
connappct · 1990
2 sentences

1996Oak Leaf Marina, Inc. v. Ertel , 23 Conn. App. 91 , 93 , 579 A.2d 568 (1990).

1996Oak Leaf Marina, Inc. v. Ertel , 23 Conn. App. 91 , 93 , 579 A.2d 568 (1990).

11996–1996
Stevens v. Smoker green
conn · 1911
2 sentences

1992The general rule concerning title by adverse possession is clearly expressed in Stevens v. Smoker, 84 Conn. 569 , 574 , 80 A. 788 : "`The essential elements of an adverse possession sufficient to create a title to the land in the adverse possessor are that the owner shall be ousted of possession and kept out uninterruptedly for a period of fifteen years, by an open, visible, and exclusive possession by the adverse possessor, without the license or consent of the owner. `The open, notorious, uninterrupted, continuous, undisputed, peaceable and adverse possession of land for the requisite period

1992The general rule concerning title by adverse possession is clearly expressed in Stevens v. Smoker, 84 Conn. 569 , 574 , 80 A. 788 : "`The essential elements of an adverse possession sufficient to create a title to the land in the adverse possessor are that the owner shall be ousted of possession and kept out uninterruptedly for a period of fifteen years, by an open, visible, and exclusive possession by the adverse possessor, without the license or consent of the owner. `The open, notorious, uninterrupted, continuous, undisputed, peaceable and adverse possession of land for the requisite period

11992–1992
Barrs v. Zukowski green
conn · 1961
1 sentence

1968Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .” See also Marquis v. Drost, 155 Conn. 327, 330 , 231 A.2d 527 ; Barrs v. Zukowski, 148 Conn. 158, 165 , 169 *518 A.2d 23; Goldman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398, 402 , 114 A.2d 687 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 694 , 88 A.2d 379 .

11968–1968
Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino green
conn · 1952
2 sentences

1968Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .” See also Marquis v. Drost, 155 Conn. 327, 330 , 231 A.2d 527 ; Barrs v. Zukowski, 148 Conn. 158, 165 , 169 *518 A.2d 23; Goldman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398, 402 , 114 A.2d 687 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 694 , 88 A.2d 379 .

1968Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .” See also Marquis v. Drost, 155 Conn. 327, 330 , 231 A.2d 527 ; Barrs v. Zukowski, 148 Conn. 158, 165 , 169 *518 A.2d 23; Goldman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398, 402 , 114 A.2d 687 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 694 , 88 A.2d 379 .

11968–1968
Marquis v. Drost green
conn · 1967
2 sentences

1968Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .” See also Marquis v. Drost, 155 Conn. 327, 330 , 231 A.2d 527 ; Barrs v. Zukowski, 148 Conn. 158, 165 , 169 *518 A.2d 23; Goldman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398, 402 , 114 A.2d 687 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 694 , 88 A.2d 379 .

1968Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .” See also Marquis v. Drost, 155 Conn. 327, 330 , 231 A.2d 527 ; Barrs v. Zukowski, 148 Conn. 158, 165 , 169 *518 A.2d 23; Goldman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398, 402 , 114 A.2d 687 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 694 , 88 A.2d 379 .

11968–1968
Goldman v. Quadrato green
conn · 1955
2 sentences

1968Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .” See also Marquis v. Drost, 155 Conn. 327, 330 , 231 A.2d 527 ; Barrs v. Zukowski, 148 Conn. 158, 165 , 169 *518 A.2d 23; Goldman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398, 402 , 114 A.2d 687 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 694 , 88 A.2d 379 .

1968Such a possession is not to be made out by inference, but by clear and positive proof.’ Huntington v. Whaley, 29 Conn. 391 .” See also Marquis v. Drost, 155 Conn. 327, 330 , 231 A.2d 527 ; Barrs v. Zukowski, 148 Conn. 158, 165 , 169 *518 A.2d 23; Goldman v. Quadrato, 142 Conn. 398, 402 , 114 A.2d 687 ; Bridgeport Hydraulic Co. v. Sciortino, 138 Conn. 690, 694 , 88 A.2d 379 .

11968–1968

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-575 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-31 (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

CT 22 (1924–2024) OK 10 (1912–2000) TN 9 (1927–2024) IL 2 (1954–1960)

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