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19 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1972–2025 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Miles v. Perrygreen2 sentences2004In its memorandum of decision, the court, applying the factors set forth in Miles v. Perry, supra, 11 Conn. App. 584 , found that communications between educators and the parents of a student are subject to a conditional privilege. 5 The court, noting that a conditional privilege does not exist if the remarks are made with malice, improper motive or lack of good faith, then found that Ramia did not act with malice or recklessness. 2003Therefore, a conditional privilege may be recognized only where the statement is made in good faith, without malice, in an honest belief in the truth of the statement, and in discharge of a public or private duty." (Citations omitted.) Miles v. Perry , 11 Conn. App. 584 , 594 n. 8, 529 A.2d 199 (1987); see also Gaudio v. Griffin Health Services Corp. , 249 Conn. 523 , 556 , 733 A.2d 197 (1999). | 1 | 8 |
Bleich v. Ortizgreen2 sentences2024Moreover, the case that American Lawyer Media, Inc. cited for the proposition, Bleich v. Ortiz, 196 Conn. 498, 504 , 493 A.2d 236 (1985), spoke generally of conditional privileges but did not say that fair reporting is a conditional privilege; indeed, there is no mention of the fair report privilege in that opinion. 2024Moreover, the case that American Lawyer Media, Inc. cited for the proposition, Bleich v. Ortiz, 196 Conn. 498, 504 , 493 A.2d 236 (1985), spoke generally of conditional privileges but did not say that fair reporting is a conditional privilege; indeed, there is no mention of the fair report privilege in that opinion. | 1 | 4 |
Gaudio v. Griffin Health Services Corp.green2 sentences2003Therefore, a conditional privilege may be recognized only where the statement is made in good faith, without malice, in an honest belief in the truth of the statement, and in discharge of a public or private duty." (Citations omitted.) Miles v. Perry , 11 Conn. App. 584 , 594 n. 8, 529 A.2d 199 (1987); see also Gaudio v. Griffin Health Services Corp. , 249 Conn. 523 , 556 , 733 A.2d 197 (1999). 2003Therefore, a conditional privilege may be recognized only where the statement is made in good faith, without malice, in an honest belief in the truth of the statement, and in discharge of a public or private duty." (Citations omitted.) Miles v. Perry , 11 Conn. App. 584 , 594 n. 8, 529 A.2d 199 (1987); see also Gaudio v. Griffin Health Services Corp. , 249 Conn. 523 , 556 , 733 A.2d 197 (1999). | 1 | 2 |
Bhatia v. Debekgreen2 sentences2025In so doing, the court overlooked the fact that whether good faith exists is a question of fact; see Bhatia v. Debek, 287 Conn. 397, 413 , 948 A.2d 1009 (2008); that the plaintiff here disputed.26 See, e.g., United Oil Co. v. Urban Redevelopment Commission, 158 Conn. 364, 381 , 260 A.2d 596 (1969) (‘‘[w]hether or not the defendants acted . . . in good faith is a strongly contested genuine issue of material fact’’). 2025In so doing, the court overlooked the fact that whether good faith exists is a question of fact; see Bhatia v. Debek, 287 Conn. 397, 413 , 948 A.2d 1009 (2008); that the plaintiff here disputed.26 See, e.g., United Oil Co. v. Urban Redevelopment Commission, 158 Conn. 364, 381 , 260 A.2d 596 (1969) (‘‘[w]hether or not the defendants acted . . . in good faith is a strongly contested genuine issue of material fact’’). | 1 | 1 |
Doe v. Salisbury Universitygreen2 sentences2023The court reasoned that Maryland courts recognize a conditional privilege for statements ‘‘made in furtherance of [the victims’] legiti- mate interest in personal safety and the safety of those closest to [them].’’ Id., 758 ; see also id., 759 . 2023The court reasoned that Maryland courts recognize a conditional privilege for statements ‘‘made in furtherance of [the victims’] legiti- mate interest in personal safety and the safety of those closest to [them].’’ Id., 758 ; see also id., 759 . | 1 | 1 |
Lester v. Powersgreen1 sentence2015See, e.g., Lester v. Powers, 596 A.2d 65, 70 (Me. 1991) (‘‘[w]e do not require clear and convincing evidence, however, to overcome a conditional privilege that arises at common law and not from the [f]irst [a]mendment’’); Reiter v. Manna, 436 Pa. Super. 192 , 198–99, 647 A.2d 562 (1994) (‘‘a private figure plaintiff cannot recover punitive damages unless he or she demonstrates actual malice by clear and convincing evidence’’); Deloach v. Beaufort Gazette, 281 S.C. 474, 480 , 316 S.E.2d 139 (‘‘[F]or actual damages in a libel action neither . . . [New York Times Co.] nor Gertz . . . require the | 1 | 1 |
Charles Parker Co. v. Silver City Crystal Co.green2 sentences1995See generally Charles Parker Co. v. Silver City Crystal Co. , 142 Conn. 605 , 615 , 116 A.2d 440 (1955)." Miles v. Perry , supra, 11 Conn. App. 595 . 1995See generally Charles Parker Co. v. Silver City Crystal Co. , 142 Conn. 605 , 615 , 116 A.2d 440 (1955)." Miles v. Perry , supra, 11 Conn. App. 595 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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United Oil Co. v. Urban Redevelopment Commission
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2 sentences2025In so doing, the court overlooked the fact that whether good faith exists is a question of fact; see Bhatia v. Debek, 287 Conn. 397, 413 , 948 A.2d 1009 (2008); that the plaintiff here disputed.26 See, e.g., United Oil Co. v. Urban Redevelopment Commission, 158 Conn. 364, 381 , 260 A.2d 596 (1969) (‘‘[w]hether or not the defendants acted . . . in good faith is a strongly contested genuine issue of material fact’’). 2025In so doing, the court overlooked the fact that whether good faith exists is a question of fact; see Bhatia v. Debek, 287 Conn. 397, 413 , 948 A.2d 1009 (2008); that the plaintiff here disputed.26 See, e.g., United Oil Co. v. Urban Redevelopment Commission, 158 Conn. 364, 381 , 260 A.2d 596 (1969) (‘‘[w]hether or not the defendants acted . . . in good faith is a strongly contested genuine issue of material fact’’). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Burton v. AMERCIAN LAWYER MEDIA, INC.
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1 sentence2024Id., 138 . | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Reiter v. Manna
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2 sentences2015See, e.g., Lester v. Powers, 596 A.2d 65, 70 (Me. 1991) (‘‘[w]e do not require clear and convincing evidence, however, to overcome a conditional privilege that arises at common law and not from the [f]irst [a]mendment’’); Reiter v. Manna, 436 Pa. Super. 192 , 198–99, 647 A.2d 562 (1994) (‘‘a private figure plaintiff cannot recover punitive damages unless he or she demonstrates actual malice by clear and convincing evidence’’); Deloach v. Beaufort Gazette, 281 S.C. 474, 480 , 316 S.E.2d 139 (‘‘[F]or actual damages in a libel action neither . . . [New York Times Co.] nor Gertz . . . require the 2015See, e.g., Lester v. Powers, 596 A.2d 65, 70 (Me. 1991) (‘‘[w]e do not require clear and convincing evidence, however, to overcome a conditional privilege that arises at common law and not from the [f]irst [a]mendment’’); Reiter v. Manna, 436 Pa. Super. 192 , 198–99, 647 A.2d 562 (1994) (‘‘a private figure plaintiff cannot recover punitive damages unless he or she demonstrates actual malice by clear and convincing evidence’’); Deloach v. Beaufort Gazette, 281 S.C. 474, 480 , 316 S.E.2d 139 (‘‘[F]or actual damages in a libel action neither . . . [New York Times Co.] nor Gertz . . . require the | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Williams v. Coughlin
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1 sentence2015For a private individual to recover punitive damages in a libel action, however, he must prove actual malice by clear and convincing evidence.’’), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 981 , 105 S. Ct. 384 , 83 L. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Crowder v. Orr
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1 sentence2015For a private individual to recover punitive damages in a libel action, however, he must prove actual malice by clear and convincing evidence.’’), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 981 , 105 S. Ct. 384 , 83 L. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Beaufort Gazette v. DeLoach
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1 sentence2015For a private individual to recover punitive damages in a libel action, however, he must prove actual malice by clear and convincing evidence.’’), cert. denied, 469 U.S. 981 , 105 S. Ct. 384 , 83 L. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Deloach v. the Beaufort Gazette
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2 sentences2015See, e.g., Lester v. Powers, 596 A.2d 65, 70 (Me. 1991) (‘‘[w]e do not require clear and convincing evidence, however, to overcome a conditional privilege that arises at common law and not from the [f]irst [a]mendment’’); Reiter v. Manna, 436 Pa. Super. 192 , 198–99, 647 A.2d 562 (1994) (‘‘a private figure plaintiff cannot recover punitive damages unless he or she demonstrates actual malice by clear and convincing evidence’’); Deloach v. Beaufort Gazette, 281 S.C. 474, 480 , 316 S.E.2d 139 (‘‘[F]or actual damages in a libel action neither . . . [New York Times Co.] nor Gertz . . . require the 2015See, e.g., Lester v. Powers, 596 A.2d 65, 70 (Me. 1991) (‘‘[w]e do not require clear and convincing evidence, however, to overcome a conditional privilege that arises at common law and not from the [f]irst [a]mendment’’); Reiter v. Manna, 436 Pa. Super. 192 , 198–99, 647 A.2d 562 (1994) (‘‘a private figure plaintiff cannot recover punitive damages unless he or she demonstrates actual malice by clear and convincing evidence’’); Deloach v. Beaufort Gazette, 281 S.C. 474, 480 , 316 S.E.2d 139 (‘‘[F]or actual damages in a libel action neither . . . [New York Times Co.] nor Gertz . . . require the | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Owen v. City of Independence
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1 sentence1999If, instead, the grant of immunity is conditional or qualified then the court clearly has jurisdiction; Owen v. City of Independence , 445 U.S. 622 , 647 (1980); and, although the court expresses no opinion about the legal sufficiency of the plaintiff's complaint, assuming, arguendo, that it is sufficient, the defendants may, in turn, properly raise this conditional privilege as a special defense; Practice Book § 10-50 ; a defense that may defeat the plaintiff's claim upon a motion for summary judgment; Practice Book § 17-44 ; or at trial. | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Gregory's, Inc. v. Haan
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1 sentence1998Id. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Charles W. Blakeslee & Sons v. Carroll
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2 sentences1996The plaintiff cites Blakeslee & Sons v. Carroll, 64 Conn. 223, 235 , 29 A. 473 (1894), for the proposition that “absolute immunity is not favored” and argues that only a conditional privilege should exist wherein the privilege could be lost if action is taken with malice, improper motive, or bad faith. 1996The plaintiff cites Blakeslee & Sons v. Carroll, 64 Conn. 223, 235 , 29 A. 473 (1894), for the proposition that “absolute immunity is not favored” and argues that only a conditional privilege should exist wherein the privilege could be lost if action is taken with malice, improper motive, or bad faith. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Proto v. Bridgeport Herald Corporation
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2 sentences1987Proto v. Bridgeport Herald Corporation, 136 Conn. 557, 564 , 72 A.2d 820 (1950). 1987Proto v. Bridgeport Herald Corporation, 136 Conn. 557, 564 , 72 A.2d 820 (1950). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Anderson v. Cowles
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2 sentences1972State v. Pape, 90 Conn. 98 , 96 A. 313 ; Flanagan v. McLane, 87 Conn. 220, 87 A. 727 ; Anderson v. Cowles, 72 Conn. 335 , 44 A. 477 ; Dennehy v. O’Connell, 66 Conn. 175 , 33 A. 920 ; 50 Am. 1972State v. Pape, 90 Conn. 98 , 96 A. 313 ; Flanagan v. McLane, 87 Conn. 220, 87 A. 727 ; Anderson v. Cowles, 72 Conn. 335 , 44 A. 477 ; Dennehy v. O’Connell, 66 Conn. 175 , 33 A. 920 ; 50 Am. | 1 | 1972–1972 |
State v. Pape
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2 sentences1972State v. Pape, 90 Conn. 98 , 96 A. 313 ; Flanagan v. McLane, 87 Conn. 220, 87 A. 727 ; Anderson v. Cowles, 72 Conn. 335 , 44 A. 477 ; Dennehy v. O’Connell, 66 Conn. 175 , 33 A. 920 ; 50 Am. 1972State v. Pape, 90 Conn. 98 , 96 A. 313 ; Flanagan v. McLane, 87 Conn. 220, 87 A. 727 ; Anderson v. Cowles, 72 Conn. 335 , 44 A. 477 ; Dennehy v. O’Connell, 66 Conn. 175 , 33 A. 920 ; 50 Am. | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Flanagan v. McLane
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1 sentence1972State v. Pape, 90 Conn. 98 , 96 A. 313 ; Flanagan v. McLane, 87 Conn. 220, 87 A. 727 ; Anderson v. Cowles, 72 Conn. 335 , 44 A. 477 ; Dennehy v. O’Connell, 66 Conn. 175 , 33 A. 920 ; 50 Am. | 1 | 1972–1972 |
Dennehy v. O'Connell
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2 sentences1972State v. Pape, 90 Conn. 98 , 96 A. 313 ; Flanagan v. McLane, 87 Conn. 220, 87 A. 727 ; Anderson v. Cowles, 72 Conn. 335 , 44 A. 477 ; Dennehy v. O’Connell, 66 Conn. 175 , 33 A. 920 ; 50 Am. 1972State v. Pape, 90 Conn. 98 , 96 A. 313 ; Flanagan v. McLane, 87 Conn. 220, 87 A. 727 ; Anderson v. Cowles, 72 Conn. 335 , 44 A. 477 ; Dennehy v. O’Connell, 66 Conn. 175 , 33 A. 920 ; 50 Am. | 1 | 1972–1972 |
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.
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.