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basis of a colorable claim in Connecticut

19 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 2000–2026 2 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Shay v. Rossigreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2026
2 sentences

2026See Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“unless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. assert lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter. . . . [T]he doctrine of sovereign immunity implicates subject matter jurisdiction and is therefore a basis for granting a motion to dismiss. . . . [O]ur review of the trial court’s ultimate legal conclusion and resulting [denial] of the motion to dismiss [is] de novo. . .

2026See Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“unless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. assert lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter. . . . [T]he doctrine of sovereign immunity implicates subject matter jurisdiction and is therefore a basis for granting a motion to dismiss. . . . [O]ur review of the trial court’s ultimate legal conclusion and resulting [denial] of the motion to dismiss [is] de novo. . .

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Miller v. Egangreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2026
2 sentences

2026See Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“unless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, the state’s right not to be required to litigate the claim filed against it would be irretrievably lost”), overruled in part on other grounds by Miller v. Egan, 265 Conn. 301, 325 , 828 A.2d 549 (2003).

2026See Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“unless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, the state’s right not to be required to litigate the claim filed against it would be irretrievably lost”), overruled in part on other grounds by Miller v. Egan, 265 Conn. 301, 325 , 828 A.2d 549 (2003).

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Chadha v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospitalgreen
conn · 2005 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2019
2 sentences

2019Similarly, therefore, in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, must be regarded under Curcio as an immediately appealable final judgment.’’ (Citation omitted; footnotes added and omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Vejseli v. Pasha, supra, 282 Conn. 568–71; see also Chadha v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, 272 Conn. 776, 787 , 865 A.2d 1163 (2005) (partial denial of defendants’ motion for summary judgment, which had colorable claim of absolute immunity for participation in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings,

2019Similarly, therefore, in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, must be regarded under Curcio as an immediately appealable final judgment.’’ (Citation omitted; footnotes added and omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Vejseli v. Pasha, supra, 282 Conn. 568–71; see also Chadha v. Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, 272 Conn. 776, 787 , 865 A.2d 1163 (2005) (partial denial of defendants’ motion for summary judgment, which had colorable claim of absolute immunity for participation in judicial and quasi-judicial proceedings,

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State v. Van Santgreen
conn · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See State v. Van Sant, 198 Conn. 369 , 374 n.5, 503 A.2d 557 (1986).

2000See State v. Van Sant, 198 Conn. 369 , 374 n.5, 503 A.2d 557 (1986).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (16)

CaseCitedYears
Filippi v. Sullivan green
conn · 2005
2 sentences

2025The court rendered summary judgment in favor of the remaining defendants, and they are not participating in this appeal. 3 ‘‘Although the denial of a motion to dismiss generally is an interlocutory ruling that does not constitute an appealable final judgment, the denial of a motion to dismiss filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity is an immediately appealable final judgment.’’ Filippi v. Sullivan, 273 Conn. 1 , 6 n.5, 866 A.2d 599 (2005).

2025The court rendered summary judgment in favor of the remaining defendants, and they are not participating in this appeal. 3 ‘‘Although the denial of a motion to dismiss generally is an interlocutory ruling that does not constitute an appealable final judgment, the denial of a motion to dismiss filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity is an immediately appealable final judgment.’’ Filippi v. Sullivan, 273 Conn. 1 , 6 n.5, 866 A.2d 599 (2005).

32017–2025
State v. Curcio green
conn · 1983
2 sentences

2008Practice Book § 41-8 provides in relevant part: “The following defenses or objections, if capable of determination without a trial of the general issue, shall, if made prior to trial, be raised by a motion to dismiss the information . . . “(6) Previous prosecution barring the present prosecution . . . .” See, e.g., State v. Rivers, 283 Conn. 713 , 931 A.2d 185 (2007); State v. Alvarez, supra, 257 Conn. 782 ; State v. Crawford, supra, 257 Conn. 769 ; State v. Curcio, supra, 191 Conn. 27 ; see also Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 167 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“the denial of a motion to dismiss crimi

2004The denial of a motion to dismiss, on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, however, constitutes an exception to the general rule of finality and is an immediately appealable final judgment pursuant, to State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 31 , 463 A.2d 566 (1983).

22004–2008
State v. Doscher green
conn · 1977
1 sentence

2019For example, in Horton v. Meskill, 172 Conn. 615 , 623–24, 376 A.2d 359 (1977), we noted, as . . .

12019–2019
Horton v. Meskill green
conn · 1977
1 sentence

2019For example, in Horton v. Meskill, 172 Conn. 615 , 623–24, 376 A.2d 359 (1977), we noted, as . . .

12019–2019
White v. White green
connappct · 1996
2 sentences

2018Although the denial of a motion to strike is interlocutory and, thus, generally not a final judgment for purposes of appeal; White v. White , 42 Conn. App. 747 , 749, 680 A.2d 1368 (1996) ; the denial of a motion filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity is an immediately appealable final judgment.

2018Although the denial of a motion to strike is interlocutory and, thus, generally not a final judgment for purposes of appeal; White v. White , 42 Conn. App. 747 , 749, 680 A.2d 1368 (1996) ; the denial of a motion filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity is an immediately appealable final judgment.

12018–2018
Morgan v. Bubar green
connappct · 2009
2 sentences

2017"A denial of a motion for summary judgment, however, which had been filed on the basis of a colorable claim of absolute immunity, constitutes an appealable final judgment." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Morgan v. Bubar , 115 Conn.App. 603 , 608, 975 A.2d 59 (2009).

2017"A denial of a motion for summary judgment, however, which had been filed on the basis of a colorable claim of absolute immunity, constitutes an appealable final judgment." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Morgan v. Bubar , 115 Conn.App. 603 , 608, 975 A.2d 59 (2009).

12017–2017
Conboy v. State green
conn · 2009
2 sentences

2009The denial of a motion to dismiss based on a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, by contrast, is an immediately appealable final judgment because the order or action so concludes the rights of the parties that further proceedings cannot affect them.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642 , 645 n.5, 974 A.2d 669 (2009). “[Ujnless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, the state’s right not to be required to litigate the claim filed against it would be irretri

2009The denial of a motion to dismiss based on a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, by contrast, is an immediately appealable final judgment because the order or action so concludes the rights of the parties that further proceedings cannot affect them.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Conboy v. State, 292 Conn. 642 , 645 n.5, 974 A.2d 669 (2009). “[Ujnless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, the state’s right not to be required to litigate the claim filed against it would be irretri

12009–2009
State v. Alvarez green
conn · 2001
1 sentence

2008Practice Book § 41-8 provides in relevant part: “The following defenses or objections, if capable of determination without a trial of the general issue, shall, if made prior to trial, be raised by a motion to dismiss the information . . . “(6) Previous prosecution barring the present prosecution . . . .” See, e.g., State v. Rivers, 283 Conn. 713 , 931 A.2d 185 (2007); State v. Alvarez, supra, 257 Conn. 782 ; State v. Crawford, supra, 257 Conn. 769 ; State v. Curcio, supra, 191 Conn. 27 ; see also Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 167 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“the denial of a motion to dismiss crimi

12008–2008
State v. Crawford green
conn · 2001
1 sentence

2008Practice Book § 41-8 provides in relevant part: “The following defenses or objections, if capable of determination without a trial of the general issue, shall, if made prior to trial, be raised by a motion to dismiss the information . . . “(6) Previous prosecution barring the present prosecution . . . .” See, e.g., State v. Rivers, 283 Conn. 713 , 931 A.2d 185 (2007); State v. Alvarez, supra, 257 Conn. 782 ; State v. Crawford, supra, 257 Conn. 769 ; State v. Curcio, supra, 191 Conn. 27 ; see also Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 167 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“the denial of a motion to dismiss crimi

12008–2008
State v. Rivers green
conn · 2007
2 sentences

2008Practice Book § 41-8 provides in relevant part: “The following defenses or objections, if capable of determination without a trial of the general issue, shall, if made prior to trial, be raised by a motion to dismiss the information . . . “(6) Previous prosecution barring the present prosecution . . . .” See, e.g., State v. Rivers, 283 Conn. 713 , 931 A.2d 185 (2007); State v. Alvarez, supra, 257 Conn. 782 ; State v. Crawford, supra, 257 Conn. 769 ; State v. Curcio, supra, 191 Conn. 27 ; see also Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 167 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“the denial of a motion to dismiss crimi

2008Practice Book § 41-8 provides in relevant part: “The following defenses or objections, if capable of determination without a trial of the general issue, shall, if made prior to trial, be raised by a motion to dismiss the information . . . “(6) Previous prosecution barring the present prosecution . . . .” See, e.g., State v. Rivers, 283 Conn. 713 , 931 A.2d 185 (2007); State v. Alvarez, supra, 257 Conn. 782 ; State v. Crawford, supra, 257 Conn. 769 ; State v. Curcio, supra, 191 Conn. 27 ; see also Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 167 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000) (“the denial of a motion to dismiss crimi

12008–2008
Manifold v. Ragaglia green
connappct · 2006
2 sentences

2007Similarly, therefore, in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, must be regarded under Curdo as an immediately appealable final judgment.” 9 (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) See also Manifold v. Ragaglia, 94 Conn. App. 103, 122 , 891 A.2d 106 (2006) (“The aspect of sovereign immunity that protects the state from suit, however, is rendered meaningless if the issue is not fully resolved prior to trial.

2007Similarly, therefore, in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, must be regarded under Curdo as an immediately appealable final judgment.” 9 (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) See also Manifold v. Ragaglia, 94 Conn. App. 103, 122 , 891 A.2d 106 (2006) (“The aspect of sovereign immunity that protects the state from suit, however, is rendered meaningless if the issue is not fully resolved prior to trial.

12007–2007
Wilson v. Troxler green
conn · 2005
1 sentence

2006The denial of a motion to dismiss based on a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, by contrast, is an immediately appealable final judgment because the order or action so concludes the rights of the parties that further proceedings cannot affect them. . . . [Ujnless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, the state’s right not to be required to litigate the claim filed against it would be irretrievably lost.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Wilson v. Troxler, 91 Conn.

12006–2006
Wilson v. Troxler green
connappct · 2005
2 sentences

2006The denial of a motion to dismiss based on a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, by contrast, is an immediately appealable final judgment because the order or action so concludes the rights of the parties that further proceedings cannot affect them. . . . [Ujnless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, the state’s right not to be required to litigate the claim filed against it would be irretrievably lost.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Wilson v. Troxler, 91 Conn.

2006The denial of a motion to dismiss based on a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, by contrast, is an immediately appealable final judgment because the order or action so concludes the rights of the parties that further proceedings cannot affect them. . . . [Ujnless the state is permitted to appeal a trial court’s denial of its motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorable claim of sovereign immunity, the state’s right not to be required to litigate the claim filed against it would be irretrievably lost.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Wilson v. Troxler, 91 Conn.

12006–2006
Hall v. Burns green
conn · 1990
2 sentences

2002No such action shall be brought . . . unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner. . . .” During her deposition, the plaintiff testified that she had noticed that “[t]he cap was out of the hole.” Hereinafter, those attachments will be referred to collectively as “the exhibits.” In Shay v. Rossi, supra, 253 Conn. 167 , our Supreme Court held that “in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorabl

2002No such action shall be brought . . . unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner. . . .” During her deposition, the plaintiff testified that she had noticed that “[t]he cap was out of the hole.” Hereinafter, those attachments will be referred to collectively as “the exhibits.” In Shay v. Rossi, supra, 253 Conn. 167 , our Supreme Court held that “in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorabl

12002–2002
DiDomizio v. Frankel green
connappct · 1997
2 sentences

2002No such action shall be brought . . . unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner. . . .” During her deposition, the plaintiff testified that she had noticed that “[t]he cap was out of the hole.” Hereinafter, those attachments will be referred to collectively as “the exhibits.” In Shay v. Rossi, supra, 253 Conn. 167 , our Supreme Court held that “in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorabl

2002No such action shall be brought . . . unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and of the cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner. . . .” During her deposition, the plaintiff testified that she had noticed that “[t]he cap was out of the hole.” Hereinafter, those attachments will be referred to collectively as “the exhibits.” In Shay v. Rossi, supra, 253 Conn. 167 , our Supreme Court held that “in a civil case the denial of a motion to dismiss, filed on the basis of a colorabl

12002–2002
State v. Malkowski green
conn · 1983
2 sentences

2000We recognize, however, that in State v. Malkowski, 189 Conn. 101, 105-106 , 454 A.2d 275 (1983), we held that the denial of the state’s plea in abatement, filed on the ground of sovereign immunity, was not a final judgment for purposes of appeal.

2000We recognize, however, that in State v. Malkowski, 189 Conn. 101, 105-106 , 454 A.2d 275 (1983), we held that the denial of the state’s plea in abatement, filed on the ground of sovereign immunity, was not a final judgment for purposes of appeal.

12000–2000

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-144 (6) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-149 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-141 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-160 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-263 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-557n (3) USC § 42u.s.c.1983 (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.

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