allegations of the special defense in Connecticut

20 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1935–2002 0 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 (2)

Case	Followed	Cited
Ferryman v. City of Grotongreen conn · 1989 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1998 2 sentences 1998"Thus, if facts provable under the allegations of the special defense, construed in the light most favorable to the defendant show, notwithstanding the verity of the plaintiff's allegations, that the plaintiff has no cause of action, then the motion to strike must fail.: Daniels v. Martinczak , Superior Court, judicial district of Hartford-New Britain at Hartford, Docket No. 389783 (Jan. 10, 1992, Schaller, J.) ( 8 C.S.C.R. 247 ), citing Ferryman v. Groton , 212 Conn. 138 , 142 , 561 A.2d 432 (1989). 1998"Thus, if facts provable under the allegations of the special defense, construed in the light most favorable to the defendant show, notwithstanding the verity of the plaintiff's allegations, that the plaintiff has no cause of action, then the motion to strike must fail.: Daniels v. Martinczak , Superior Court, judicial district of Hartford-New Britain at Hartford, Docket No. 389783 (Jan. 10, 1992, Schaller, J.) ( 8 C.S.C.R. 247 ), citing Ferryman v. Groton , 212 Conn. 138 , 142 , 561 A.2d 432 (1989).	1	2
Alarm Applications Co. v. Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co.green conn · 1980 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 1 sentence 1992See Ferryman v. Groton, 212 Conn. 138 , 142 , 561 A.2d 432 (1989); Alarm Application v. Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co., 179 Conn. 541 545, 427 A.2d 522 (1980).	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 (16)

Case	Cited	Years
Mingachos v. CBS, Inc. green conn · 1985 2 sentences 1996Thus, if the facts provable "under the allegations of the special defense, construed in the light most favorable to the defendant show, notwithstanding the verity of the plaintiff's allegations, that the plaintiff has no cause of action, then the motion to strike must fail." Id. 1991The allegations of the special defense "are entitled to the same favorable construction a trier would be required to give in admitting evidence under them and and if the facts provable under its allegations would support a defense . . . ., the motion to strike must fail." Id. at 108-09 .	5	1991–1996
Raffel v. Brodman green connsuperct · 1940 2 sentences 1992Thus, if the facts provable "under the allegations of the special defense, construed in the light most favorable to the defendant show, notwithstanding, the verity of the plaintiff['s] allegations, that the plaintiff has no cause of action, then the motion to strike must fail." Daniels v. Martinczak, 8 CSCR 247 (February 24, 1992, Schaller, J.), citing Ferryman, supra. The second special defense, as was noted, supra, states that the plaintiff's injuries were the result of the misuse, abuse and negligence of Wright in the latter's handling of the chainsaw. 1992Thus, if the facts provable "under the allegations of the special defense, construed in the light most favorable to the defendant show, notwithstanding, the verity of the plaintiff['s] allegations, that the plaintiff has no cause of action, then the motion to strike must fail." Daniels v. Martinczak, 8 CSCR 247 (February 24, 1992, Schaller, J.), citing Ferryman, supra. CT Page 4754 In its memorandum in support of its motion to strike, the plaintiff contends that collateral source payments are not properly plead as a special defense.	2	1992–1992
RK Constructors, Inc. v. Fusco Corp. green conn · 1994 2 sentences 2002RK Constructors, Inc. v. Fusco Corp. , 231 Conn. 381 , 383 n. 2, 650 A.2d 153 (1994); see, e.g., Fleet Mortgage v. Akavalos , Superior Court, judicial district of New London at New London, Docket No. CV __ 0539966 (May 21, 1999, Martin, J. ) (declining to address issue of nonwaiver clause on motion to strike since, as pleaded, special defense CT Page 14558 of waiver legally sufficient); Fleet Mortgage v. Akavalos , Superior Court, judicial district of New London at New London, Docket No. CV __ 0539966 (February 16, 2000, Martin, J. ) (subsequently addressing issue of nonwaiver clause on motion 2002RK Constructors, Inc. v. Fusco Corp. , 231 Conn. 381 , 383 n. 2, 650 A.2d 153 (1994); see, e.g., Fleet Mortgage v. Akavalos , Superior Court, judicial district of New London at New London, Docket No. CV __ 0539966 (May 21, 1999, Martin, J. ) (declining to address issue of nonwaiver clause on motion to strike since, as pleaded, special defense CT Page 14558 of waiver legally sufficient); Fleet Mortgage v. Akavalos , Superior Court, judicial district of New London at New London, Docket No. CV __ 0539966 (February 16, 2000, Martin, J. ) (subsequently addressing issue of nonwaiver clause on motion	1	2002–2002
Amodio v. Cunningham green conn · 1980 1 sentence 1999Amodio v. Cunningham , 182 Conn. 80 , 83 (1980).	1	1999–1999
McNish v. American Brass Co. green conn · 1952 2 sentences 1998Rptr. 47 , 48). "`The allegations of the special defense attacked by a [motion to strike] must be tested by the facts provable under them.' Connecticut Student Loan Foundation v. Vellano , 1 CSCR 346 (May 22, 1986, Schaller, J.) quoting McNish v. American Brass Co. , 139 Conn. 44 , 48-49 [ 89 A.2d 566 ] (1952). 1998Rptr. 47 , 48). "`The allegations of the special defense attacked by a [motion to strike] must be tested by the facts provable under them.' Connecticut Student Loan Foundation v. Vellano , 1 CSCR 346 (May 22, 1986, Schaller, J.) quoting McNish v. American Brass Co. , 139 Conn. 44 , 48-49 [ 89 A.2d 566 ] (1952).	1	1998–1998
Hartford National Bank & Trust Co. v. Essex Yacht Sales, Inc. green conn · 1985 1 sentence 1995Farley v. TRW, Inc., 4 Conn. App. 191 (1985), cert. den. 197 Conn. 801 .	1	1995–1995
Bouchard v. People's Bank green conn · 1991 2 sentences 1995The court must construe the allegations of the special defense or counterclaim "in the manner most favorable to sustaining its legal sufficiency." Bouchard v. People's Bank, 219 Conn. 465 , 471 , 594 A.2d 1 (1991). 1995The court must construe the allegations of the special defense or counterclaim "in the manner most favorable to sustaining its legal sufficiency." Bouchard v. People's Bank, 219 Conn. 465 , 471 , 594 A.2d 1 (1991).	1	1995–1995
Buzzetta Constr. Corp. v. Commissioner green tax · 1989 1 sentence 1995If the facts provable under the allegations of the special defense, show that plaintiff's allegations, even if true, do not assert a legal cause of action, then the motion to strike should be granted. "[26 U.S.C.] Section 401(a) 1 lists various requirements that must be met by a trust forming part of a pension or profit sharing trust in order for that trust to be eligible for favorable tax treatment under various sections of the Internal Revenue Code. [26 U.S.C.] 401(a)(16) provides that `A trust shall not constitute a qualified trust under this section if the plan of which such plan is a part	1	1995–1995
Farley v. T.R.W., Inc. green connappct · 1985 1 sentence 1995Farley v. TRW, Inc., 4 Conn. App. 191 (1985), cert. den. 197 Conn. 801 .	1	1995–1995
Maloney v. Conroy green conn · 1988 2 sentences 1994Maloney v. Conroy , 208 Conn. 392 , 394 , 545 A.2d 1059 (1988); Kilbride v. Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. , 186 Conn. 718 , 719 , 443 A.2d 922 (1982). 1994Maloney v. Conroy , 208 Conn. 392 , 394 , 545 A.2d 1059 (1988); Kilbride v. Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. , 186 Conn. 718 , 719 , 443 A.2d 922 (1982).	1	1994–1994
Kilbride v. Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. green conn · 1982 2 sentences 1994Maloney v. Conroy , 208 Conn. 392 , 394 , 545 A.2d 1059 (1988); Kilbride v. Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. , 186 Conn. 718 , 719 , 443 A.2d 922 (1982). 1994Maloney v. Conroy , 208 Conn. 392 , 394 , 545 A.2d 1059 (1988); Kilbride v. Dushkin Publishing Group, Inc. , 186 Conn. 718 , 719 , 443 A.2d 922 (1982).	1	1994–1994
Martel v. M. M. Mades Co. green nh · 1981 1 sentence 1992See Ferryman v. Groton, 212 Conn. 138 , 142 , 561 A.2d 432 (1989); Alarm Application v. Simsbury Volunteer Fire Co., 179 Conn. 541 545, 427 A.2d 522 (1980).	1	1992–1992
Blake v. Levy green conn · 1983 2 sentences 1985Blake v. Levy, 191 Conn. 257 , 258 n.1, 464 A.2d 52 (1983). 12 U.S.C. § 1757 (5) (A) (vii) (Sup. 1 1977 & 1982) provides: “the taking, receiving, reserving, or charging of a rate of interest greater than is allowed by this paragraph, when knowingly done, shall be deemed a for feiture of the entire interest which the note, bill, or other evidence of debt carries with it, or which has been agreed to be paid thereon. 1985Blake v. Levy, 191 Conn. 257 , 258 n.1, 464 A.2d 52 (1983). 12 U.S.C. § 1757 (5) (A) (vii) (Sup. 1 1977 & 1982) provides: “the taking, receiving, reserving, or charging of a rate of interest greater than is allowed by this paragraph, when knowingly done, shall be deemed a for feiture of the entire interest which the note, bill, or other evidence of debt carries with it, or which has been agreed to be paid thereon.	1	1985–1985
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green scotus · 1964 1 sentence 1968There must be proof that the plaintiff is a public figure, and if the principle of New York Times Co. v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 , is to be invoked, then the defendant implores the trier to treat a public figure on the same level as a public official, that is, actual malice must be proven.	1	1968–1968
City of Bridgeport v. Town of Stratford green conn · 1955 2 sentences 1959Bridgeport v. Stratford, 142 Conn. 634, 646 , 116 A.2d 508 . 1959Bridgeport v. Stratford, 142 Conn. 634, 646 , 116 A.2d 508 .	1	1959–1959
Finlay v. Swirsky green conn · 1925 2 sentences 1935Finlay v. Swirsky, 103 Conn. 624, 631 , 131 Atl. 420 . 1935Finlay v. Swirsky, 103 Conn. 624, 631 , 131 Atl. 420 .	1	1935–1935

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