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invited error in Connecticut

20 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 2007–2025 4 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
State v. Faygreen
conn · 2017 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party. . . . [W]hether we call it induced error, encouraged error, waiver, or abandon- ment, the result—that the . . . claim is unreview- able—is the same.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Independent Party of CT—State Central v. Merrill, 330 Conn. 681, 724 , 200 A.3d 1118 (2019); see also State v. Fay, 326 Conn. 742 , 765 n.22, 167 A.3d 897 (2017) (‘‘a finding of induced error is supportable when a party’s claim on appeal will result in an inappropriate ambush of the trial court’’).

2020The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party. . . . [W]hether we call it induced error, encouraged error, waiver, or abandon- ment, the result—that the . . . claim is unreview- able—is the same.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Independent Party of CT—State Central v. Merrill, 330 Conn. 681, 724 , 200 A.3d 1118 (2019); see also State v. Fay, 326 Conn. 742 , 765 n.22, 167 A.3d 897 (2017) (‘‘a finding of induced error is supportable when a party’s claim on appeal will result in an inappropriate ambush of the trial court’’).

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Hodgate v. Ferrarogreen
connappct · 2010 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See Hodgate v. Ferraro , 123 Conn. App. 443 , 451-52, 3 A.3d 92 (2010) (invited error doctrine barred appellate review of plaintiff's claim that trial court should not have retroactively applied recent Supreme Court decision where plaintiff previously had argued to trial court that precedent should be applied). 7 The judgment of strict foreclosure was rendered on April 27, 2015, and the defendants filed their motion to open on June 13, 2016.

2019See Hodgate v. Ferraro , 123 Conn. App. 443 , 451-52, 3 A.3d 92 (2010) (invited error doctrine barred appellate review of plaintiff's claim that trial court should not have retroactively applied recent Supreme Court decision where plaintiff previously had argued to trial court that precedent should be applied). 7 The judgment of strict foreclosure was rendered on April 27, 2015, and the defendants filed their motion to open on June 13, 2016.

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State v. Fabricatoregreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008See State v. Fabricatore, 281 Conn. 469, 482 , 915 A.2d 872 (2007).

2008See State v. Fabricatore, 281 Conn. 469, 482 , 915 A.2d 872 (2007).

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Batterman v. Bendergreen
indctapp · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007App. 349, 354 , 48 S.W.3d 549 (2001) (same); Horton v. Suthers, 43 P.3d 611, 619 (Colo. 2002) (en banc) (“[T]he doctrine *520 is not limited to cases in which a party requests that the court take a particular action and then later complains of that same action. [In contrast], [t]he doctrine applies where one party acquiesces to conduct by the court or the opposing party.” [Citation omitted.]); Vendelin v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 140 Idaho 416, 433-34 , 95 P.3d 34 (2004) (holding that party’s failure to object to proposed jury instructions during charging conference invited error); Williamson v

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Williamson v. Williamsongreen
indctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007App. 349, 354 , 48 S.W.3d 549 (2001) (same); Horton v. Suthers, 43 P.3d 611, 619 (Colo. 2002) (en banc) (“[T]he doctrine *520 is not limited to cases in which a party requests that the court take a particular action and then later complains of that same action. [In contrast], [t]he doctrine applies where one party acquiesces to conduct by the court or the opposing party.” [Citation omitted.]); Vendelin v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 140 Idaho 416, 433-34 , 95 P.3d 34 (2004) (holding that party’s failure to object to proposed jury instructions during charging conference invited error); Williamson v

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Ramirez v. Peoplegreen
colo · 2001 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007App. 349, 354 , 48 S.W.3d 549 (2001) (same); Horton v. Suthers, 43 P.3d 611, 619 (Colo. 2002) (en banc) (“[T]he doctrine *520 is not limited to cases in which a party requests that the court take a particular action and then later complains of that same action. [In contrast], [t]he doctrine applies where one party acquiesces to conduct by the court or the opposing party.” [Citation omitted.]); Vendelin v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 140 Idaho 416, 433-34 , 95 P.3d 34 (2004) (holding that party’s failure to object to proposed jury instructions during charging conference invited error); Williamson v

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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
Gorelick v. Montanaro green
connappct · 2010
2 sentences

2017The invited error doctrine rests on principles of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party." (Emphasis added; footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gorelick v. Montanaro , 119 Conn.App. 785 , 796-97, 990 A.2d 371 (2010).

2017The invited error doctrine rests on principles of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party." (Emphasis added; footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gorelick v. Montanaro , 119 Conn.App. 785 , 796-97, 990 A.2d 371 (2010).

42010–2017
Snowdon v. Grillo green
connappct · 2009
2 sentences

2013The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Snowdon v. Grillo, 114 Conn. App. 131, 139 , 968 A.2d 984 (2009); see also E.

2013The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Snowdon v. Grillo, 114 Conn. App. 131, 139 , 968 A.2d 984 (2009); see also E.

42010–2013
Independent Party of CT-State Central v. Merrill green
conn · 2019
2 sentences

2022The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fair- ness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party. . . . [W]hether we call it induced error, encouraged error, waiver, or abandonment, the result— that the . . . claim is unreviewable—is the same.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Independent Party of CT—State Central v. Merrill, 330 Conn. 681, 724 , 200 A.3d 1118 (2019).

2022The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fair- ness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party. . . . [W]hether we call it induced error, encouraged error, waiver, or abandonment, the result— that the . . . claim is unreviewable—is the same.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Independent Party of CT—State Central v. Merrill, 330 Conn. 681, 724 , 200 A.3d 1118 (2019).

32020–2022
E. Udolf, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. green
conn · 1990
2 sentences

2013Udolf, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 214 Conn. 741, 752 , 573 A.2d 1211 (1990).

2013Udolf, Inc. v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co., 214 Conn. 741, 752 , 573 A.2d 1211 (1990).

22010–2013
Gladstein v. Goldfield green
· 2017
2 sentences

2025The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gladstein v. Goldfield, 163 Conn. App. 579 , 585, 137 A.3d 60 (2016), appeal dismissed, 325 Conn. 418 , 159 A.3d 661 (2017).

2025The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gladstein v. Goldfield, 163 Conn. App. 579 , 585, 137 A.3d 60 (2016), appeal dismissed, 325 Conn. 418 , 159 A.3d 661 (2017).

12025–2025
Ciarleglio v. Martin green
connappct · 2024
1 sentence

2024The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party. . . . [W]hether we call it induced error, encouraged error, waiver, or abandon- ment, the result—that the . . . claim is unreview- able—is the same.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Ciarleglio v. Martin, 228 Conn. App. 241 , 263 n.16, 325 A.3d 219 (2024).

12024–2024
Tapia v. United States green
scotus · 2011
2 sentences

2021It would be unreasonable, and perhaps unjust, to say this was an invited error when this precise action became prohibited under Tapia [v. United States, 564 U.S. 319 , 131 S. Ct. 2382 , 180 L.

2021It would be unreasonable, and perhaps unjust, to say this was an invited error when this precise action became prohibited under Tapia [v. United States, 564 U.S. 319 , 131 S. Ct. 2382 , 180 L.

12021–2021
Restrepo-Duque v. State green
del · 2015
1 sentence

2021Ed. 2d 357 (2011)] two months after [the defendant] was sentenced.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis in original.)). 8 The state relies on Restrepo-Duque v. State, Docket No. 63, 2015, 2015 WL 9268145 (Del.

12021–2021
State v. Kitchens green
conn · 2011
2 sentences

2017"The rationale for declining to review jury instruction claims when the instructional error was induced ... [is that] ... allow[ing] [a] defendant to seek reversal [after] ... his trial strategy has failed would amount to allowing him to ... ambush the [opposing party and the trial court] with that claim on appeal." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Kitchens , 299 Conn. 447 , 470, 10 A.3d 942 (2011). "[Our appellate courts] ha[ve] found [claims of] induced error undeserving of appellate review in the context of a jury instruction claim when the [appealing party] has affirmatively re

2017"The rationale for declining to review jury instruction claims when the instructional error was induced ... [is that] ... allow[ing] [a] defendant to seek reversal [after] ... his trial strategy has failed would amount to allowing him to ... ambush the [opposing party and the trial court] with that claim on appeal." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Kitchens , 299 Conn. 447 , 470, 10 A.3d 942 (2011). "[Our appellate courts] ha[ve] found [claims of] induced error undeserving of appellate review in the context of a jury instruction claim when the [appealing party] has affirmatively re

12017–2017
State v. Lindsay green
connappct · 2013
2 sentences

2017"The rationale for declining to review jury instruction claims when the instructional error was induced ... [is that] ... allow[ing] [a] defendant to seek reversal [after] ... his trial strategy has failed would amount to allowing him to ... ambush the [opposing party and the trial court] with that claim on appeal." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Kitchens , 299 Conn. 447 , 470, 10 A.3d 942 (2011). "[Our appellate courts] ha[ve] found [claims of] induced error undeserving of appellate review in the context of a jury instruction claim when the [appealing party] has affirmatively re

2017"The rationale for declining to review jury instruction claims when the instructional error was induced ... [is that] ... allow[ing] [a] defendant to seek reversal [after] ... his trial strategy has failed would amount to allowing him to ... ambush the [opposing party and the trial court] with that claim on appeal." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Kitchens , 299 Conn. 447 , 470, 10 A.3d 942 (2011). "[Our appellate courts] ha[ve] found [claims of] induced error undeserving of appellate review in the context of a jury instruction claim when the [appealing party] has affirmatively re

12017–2017
State v. Malave green
conn · 1998
2 sentences

2014A defendant’s right to testify is also protected by his rights to a fair trial, to due process, to present a defense, and to be free from compelled testimony under article XVH of the amendments to the Connecticut constitution and under article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Shinn, 47 Conn. App. 401, 410 , 704 A.2d 816 (1997), cert. denied, 244 Conn. 913 , 914, 713 A.2d 832 , 833 (1998). 14 This claim of the defendant has attributes similar to claims that our appellate courts have rejected under the doctrine of invit

2014A defendant’s right to testify is also protected by his rights to a fair trial, to due process, to present a defense, and to be free from compelled testimony under article XVH of the amendments to the Connecticut constitution and under article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Shinn, 47 Conn. App. 401, 410 , 704 A.2d 816 (1997), cert. denied, 244 Conn. 913 , 914, 713 A.2d 832 , 833 (1998). 14 This claim of the defendant has attributes similar to claims that our appellate courts have rejected under the doctrine of invit

12014–2014
State v. Shinn green
connappct · 1997
2 sentences

2014A defendant’s right to testify is also protected by his rights to a fair trial, to due process, to present a defense, and to be free from compelled testimony under article XVH of the amendments to the Connecticut constitution and under article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Shinn, 47 Conn. App. 401, 410 , 704 A.2d 816 (1997), cert. denied, 244 Conn. 913 , 914, 713 A.2d 832 , 833 (1998). 14 This claim of the defendant has attributes similar to claims that our appellate courts have rejected under the doctrine of invit

2014A defendant’s right to testify is also protected by his rights to a fair trial, to due process, to present a defense, and to be free from compelled testimony under article XVH of the amendments to the Connecticut constitution and under article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Shinn, 47 Conn. App. 401, 410 , 704 A.2d 816 (1997), cert. denied, 244 Conn. 913 , 914, 713 A.2d 832 , 833 (1998). 14 This claim of the defendant has attributes similar to claims that our appellate courts have rejected under the doctrine of invit

12014–2014
Department of Transportation v. White Oak Corp. green
connappct · 2013
2 sentences

2014The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dept. of Transportation v. White Oak Corp., 141 Conn. App. 738 , 765 n.17, 62 A.3d 599 , cert. granted on other grounds, 309 Conn. 910 , 69 A.3d 307 (2013).

2014The invited error doctrine rests [on principles] of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dept. of Transportation v. White Oak Corp., 141 Conn. App. 738 , 765 n.17, 62 A.3d 599 , cert. granted on other grounds, 309 Conn. 910 , 69 A.3d 307 (2013).

12014–2014
Location Realty, Inc. v. Colaccino green
conn · 2008
2 sentences

2012Although the defendants employed the term “successor” in a subsection of their brief, it appears, based on their subsequent analysis of Location Realty, Inc. v. Colaccino, 287 Conn. 706 , 949 A.2d 1189 (2008), that they were utilizing “successor” and “assign” as synonymous terms.

2012Although the defendants employed the term “successor” in a subsection of their brief, it appears, based on their subsequent analysis of Location Realty, Inc. v. Colaccino, 287 Conn. 706 , 949 A.2d 1189 (2008), that they were utilizing “successor” and “assign” as synonymous terms.

12012–2012
State v. Rios green
connappct · 2008
2 sentences

2009The invited error doctrine rests on the principles of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rios, 110 Conn. App. 442 , 448 n.6, 954 A.2d 901 (2008).

2009The invited error doctrine rests on the principles of fairness, both to the trial court and to the opposing party.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Rios, 110 Conn. App. 442 , 448 n.6, 954 A.2d 901 (2008).

12009–2009
Holifield v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board neutral
ark · 1981
2 sentences

2007Several courts in other jurisdictions have defined the doctrine of invited error in such a manner that it encompasses such conduct. 6 See, e.g Holifield v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 273 Ark. 305, 309 , 619 S.W.2d 621 (1981) (“[ajppellant cannot acquiesce in silence and raise the issue on appeal”); McCormick v. State, 74 Ark.

2007Several courts in other jurisdictions have defined the doctrine of invited error in such a manner that it encompasses such conduct. 6 See, e.g Holifield v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 273 Ark. 305, 309 , 619 S.W.2d 621 (1981) (“[ajppellant cannot acquiesce in silence and raise the issue on appeal”); McCormick v. State, 74 Ark.

12007–2007
McCormick v. State green
arkctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2007Several courts in other jurisdictions have defined the doctrine of invited error in such a manner that it encompasses such conduct. 6 See, e.g Holifield v. Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, 273 Ark. 305, 309 , 619 S.W.2d 621 (1981) (“[ajppellant cannot acquiesce in silence and raise the issue on appeal”); McCormick v. State, 74 Ark.

2007App. 349, 354 , 48 S.W.3d 549 (2001) (same); Horton v. Suthers, 43 P.3d 611, 619 (Colo. 2002) (en banc) (“[T]he doctrine *520 is not limited to cases in which a party requests that the court take a particular action and then later complains of that same action. [In contrast], [t]he doctrine applies where one party acquiesces to conduct by the court or the opposing party.” [Citation omitted.]); Vendelin v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 140 Idaho 416, 433-34 , 95 P.3d 34 (2004) (holding that party’s failure to object to proposed jury instructions during charging conference invited error); Williamson v

12007–2007
Vendelin v. Costco Wholesale Corp. green
idaho · 2004
2 sentences

2007App. 349, 354 , 48 S.W.3d 549 (2001) (same); Horton v. Suthers, 43 P.3d 611, 619 (Colo. 2002) (en banc) (“[T]he doctrine *520 is not limited to cases in which a party requests that the court take a particular action and then later complains of that same action. [In contrast], [t]he doctrine applies where one party acquiesces to conduct by the court or the opposing party.” [Citation omitted.]); Vendelin v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 140 Idaho 416, 433-34 , 95 P.3d 34 (2004) (holding that party’s failure to object to proposed jury instructions during charging conference invited error); Williamson v

2007App. 349, 354 , 48 S.W.3d 549 (2001) (same); Horton v. Suthers, 43 P.3d 611, 619 (Colo. 2002) (en banc) (“[T]he doctrine *520 is not limited to cases in which a party requests that the court take a particular action and then later complains of that same action. [In contrast], [t]he doctrine applies where one party acquiesces to conduct by the court or the opposing party.” [Citation omitted.]); Vendelin v. Costco Wholesale Corp., 140 Idaho 416, 433-34 , 95 P.3d 34 (2004) (holding that party’s failure to object to proposed jury instructions during charging conference invited error); Williamson v

12007–2007

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 37-3a (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (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

CA 558 (1947–2026) OH 495 (1990–2026) WA 433 (1968–2026) IL 374 (1992–2026) TX 340 (1908–2026) IN 196 (1917–2026) ID 174 (1989–2026) NJ 158 (1974–2026) CO 155 (1984–2026) UT 142 (1991–2026) AL 121 (1958–2026) KS 117 (1961–2026) NC 89 (1947–2026) FL 83 (1968–2026) OR 69 (1932–2026) AZ 66 (1966–2026) KY 46 (1937–2026) AR 44 (1927–2026) WY 40 (1977–2026) VA 33 (1923–2025) MO 33 (1965–2025) MI 30 (1978–2026) MN 27 (1997–2026) WV 23 (1979–2024) CT 20 (2007–2025) NM 20 (2013–2026) DC 19 (2007–2026) ND 18 (1992–2025) VT 17 (1999–2025) NV 15 (1975–2024) MS 14 (1986–2025) MD 8 (1991–2023) VI 8 (2012–2025) WI 7 (1995–2026) SD 7 (1985–2023) AK 6 (1989–2025) OK 5 (1963–1997) NE 5 (1924–2025) HI 4 (1962–2018) NH 4 (2010–2022) IA 3 (2014–2024) MT 3 (1969–2015) GA 3 (1984–2015) GU 3 (2022–2024) DE 2 (1991–1996) MP 2 (1993–1995) MA 2 (2012–2017) TN 2 (1960–2006)

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