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19 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2024 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities v. Sullivangreen2 sentences2024See, e.g., Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities v. Sullivan, 285 Conn. 208, 238 , 939 A.2d 541 (2008) (‘‘[t]he burden of showing reasonableness rests on the party requesting the fees, and there is an undisputed requirement that the reasonableness of attorney’s fees and costs must be proven by an appropriate evidentiary showing’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 15 Before this court, the defendant asserts that, in summary process actions, the average amount of attorney’s fees incurred by prevailing tenants is higher than that incurred by prevailing landlords. 2024See, e.g., Commission on Human Rights & Opportunities v. Sullivan, 285 Conn. 208, 238 , 939 A.2d 541 (2008) (‘‘[t]he burden of showing reasonableness rests on the party requesting the fees, and there is an undisputed requirement that the reasonableness of attorney’s fees and costs must be proven by an appropriate evidentiary showing’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 15 Before this court, the defendant asserts that, in summary process actions, the average amount of attorney’s fees incurred by prevailing tenants is higher than that incurred by prevailing landlords. | 2 | 3 |
Tarnowsky v. Soccigreen2 sentences2006This court first recognized the undisputed principle that, “[e]ven though the defendants had admitted liability, the burden of proof as to the amount of actual damage sustained was upon the plaintiff.” Id.; see Tarnowsky v. Socci, 271 Conn. 284, 288 , 856 A.2d 408 (2004) (“breach of duty by the defendant and a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of duty and the resulting harm to the plaintiff are essential elements of a cause of action in negligence; they are therefore necessary ingredients for actionable harm” [internal quotation marks omitted]); Jagger v. Mohawk Moun *372 tain S 2006This court first recognized the undisputed principle that, “[e]ven though the defendants had admitted liability, the burden of proof as to the amount of actual damage sustained was upon the plaintiff.” Id.; see Tarnowsky v. Socci, 271 Conn. 284, 288 , 856 A.2d 408 (2004) (“breach of duty by the defendant and a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of duty and the resulting harm to the plaintiff are essential elements of a cause of action in negligence; they are therefore necessary ingredients for actionable harm” [internal quotation marks omitted]); Jagger v. Mohawk Moun *372 tain S | 1 | 1 |
Stelco Industries, Inc. v. Cohengreen2 sentences1981See Stelco Industries, Inc. v. Cohen, 182 Conn. 561, 567-68, 438 A.2d 759 (1980). 1981See Stelco Industries, Inc. v. Cohen, 182 Conn. 561, 567-68, 438 A.2d 759 (1980). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Smith v. Snyder
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2 sentences2022As stated by our Supreme Court in Smith v. Snyder, 267 Conn. 456 , 839 A.2d 589 (2004): ‘‘We long have held that there is an undisputed requirement that the reasonableness of attorney’s fees and costs must be proven by an appropriate evidentiary showing. . . . 2022As stated by our Supreme Court in Smith v. Snyder, 267 Conn. 456 , 839 A.2d 589 (2004): ‘‘We long have held that there is an undisputed requirement that the reasonableness of attorney’s fees and costs must be proven by an appropriate evidentiary showing. . . . | 7 | 2005–2024 |
Gagne v. Vaccaro
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2 sentences2019That factual predicate must include a statement of the fees requested and a description of services rendered." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro , 118 Conn. App. 367 , 371-72, 984 A.2d 1084 (2009). 2019That factual predicate must include a statement of the fees requested and a description of services rendered." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro , 118 Conn. App. 367 , 371-72, 984 A.2d 1084 (2009). | 2 | 2017–2019 |
Gionfriddo v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.
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2 sentences2019The final suggestion, however, does not address what the court should do if the defendant objects to that procedure. 15 In a footnote, the Supreme Court stated: ‘‘We note that, despite repeated statements in the past that ‘the extent to which exemplary damages are to be awarded ordinarily rests in the discretion of the trier of the facts’; Gion- friddo v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., 192 Conn. 280, 295 , 472 A.2d 306 (1984); several more recent decisions reflect a trend toward having the trial court determine the amount of common-law punitive damages following a jury trial, thus implicitly li 2019The final suggestion, however, does not address what the court should do if the defendant objects to that procedure. 15 In a footnote, the Supreme Court stated: ‘‘We note that, despite repeated statements in the past that ‘the extent to which exemplary damages are to be awarded ordinarily rests in the discretion of the trier of the facts’; Gion- friddo v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., 192 Conn. 280, 295 , 472 A.2d 306 (1984); several more recent decisions reflect a trend toward having the trial court determine the amount of common-law punitive damages following a jury trial, thus implicitly li | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Rizzo Pool Co. v. Del Grosso
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1 sentence2016Rizzo Pool Co. v. Del Grosso, supra, at 60, 689 A.2d 1097 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Arcano v. Board of Education
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2 sentences2011This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Arcano v. Board of Education, 81 Conn. App. 761, 770-71 , 841 A.2d 742 (2004). 2011This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Arcano v. Board of Education, 81 Conn. App. 761, 770-71 , 841 A.2d 742 (2004). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Bobinski v. Kalinowski
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2 sentences2011We also have noted that courts have a general knowledge of what would be reasonable compensation for services which are fairly stated and described . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bobinski v. Kalinowski, 107 Conn. App. 622, 629 , 946 A.2d 283 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 919 , 958 A.2d 150 (2008). 2011We also have noted that courts have a general knowledge of what would be reasonable compensation for services which are fairly stated and described . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bobinski v. Kalinowski, 107 Conn. App. 622, 629 , 946 A.2d 283 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 919 , 958 A.2d 150 (2008). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Gaida v. Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Shelton
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1 sentence2011We also have noted that courts have a general knowledge of what would be reasonable compensation for services which are fairly stated and described . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bobinski v. Kalinowski, 107 Conn. App. 622, 629 , 946 A.2d 283 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 919 , 958 A.2d 150 (2008). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Christiani v. Benefitpoint, Inc.
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1 sentence2011We also have noted that courts have a general knowledge of what would be reasonable compensation for services which are fairly stated and described . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bobinski v. Kalinowski, 107 Conn. App. 622, 629 , 946 A.2d 283 , cert. denied, 289 Conn. 919 , 958 A.2d 150 (2008). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Mahoney v. Beatman
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2 sentences2006This court first recognized the undisputed principle that, “[e]ven though the defendants had admitted liability, the burden of proof as to the amount of actual damage sustained was upon the plaintiff.” Id.; see Tarnowsky v. Socci, 271 Conn. 284, 288 , 856 A.2d 408 (2004) (“breach of duty by the defendant and a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of duty and the resulting harm to the plaintiff are essential elements of a cause of action in negligence; they are therefore necessary ingredients for actionable harm” [internal quotation marks omitted]); Jagger v. Mohawk Moun *372 tain S 2006This court first recognized the undisputed principle that, “[e]ven though the defendants had admitted liability, the burden of proof as to the amount of actual damage sustained was upon the plaintiff.” Id.; see Tarnowsky v. Socci, 271 Conn. 284, 288 , 856 A.2d 408 (2004) (“breach of duty by the defendant and a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of duty and the resulting harm to the plaintiff are essential elements of a cause of action in negligence; they are therefore necessary ingredients for actionable harm” [internal quotation marks omitted]); Jagger v. Mohawk Moun *372 tain S | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Jagger v. Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Inc.
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2 sentences2006This court first recognized the undisputed principle that, “[e]ven though the defendants had admitted liability, the burden of proof as to the amount of actual damage sustained was upon the plaintiff.” Id.; see Tarnowsky v. Socci, 271 Conn. 284, 288 , 856 A.2d 408 (2004) (“breach of duty by the defendant and a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of duty and the resulting harm to the plaintiff are essential elements of a cause of action in negligence; they are therefore necessary ingredients for actionable harm” [internal quotation marks omitted]); Jagger v. Mohawk Moun *372 tain S 2006This court first recognized the undisputed principle that, “[e]ven though the defendants had admitted liability, the burden of proof as to the amount of actual damage sustained was upon the plaintiff.” Id.; see Tarnowsky v. Socci, 271 Conn. 284, 288 , 856 A.2d 408 (2004) (“breach of duty by the defendant and a causal connection between the defendant’s breach of duty and the resulting harm to the plaintiff are essential elements of a cause of action in negligence; they are therefore necessary ingredients for actionable harm” [internal quotation marks omitted]); Jagger v. Mohawk Moun *372 tain S | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Resurreccion v. Normandy Heights, LLC
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2 sentences2004This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Resurreccion v. Normandy Heights, LLC, 76 Conn. App. 642, 651 , 820 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 917 , 826 A.2d 1159 (2003). 2004This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Resurreccion v. Normandy Heights, LLC, 76 Conn. App. 642, 651 , 820 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 917 , 826 A.2d 1159 (2003). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Arrington v. Commissioner
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1 sentence2004This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Resurreccion v. Normandy Heights, LLC, 76 Conn. App. 642, 651 , 820 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 917 , 826 A.2d 1159 (2003). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Bellino v. Commissioner
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1 sentence2004This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Resurreccion v. Normandy Heights, LLC, 76 Conn. App. 642, 651 , 820 A.2d 1116 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 917 , 826 A.2d 1159 (2003). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Levesque Builders, Inc. v. Hoerle
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2 sentences2003This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Levesque Builders, Inc. v. Hoerle, 49 Conn. App. 751, 759-60 , 717 A.2d 252 (1998). 2003This protects the opposing party’s right to litigate fully the reasonableness of the attorney’s fees.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Levesque Builders, Inc. v. Hoerle, 49 Conn. App. 751, 759-60 , 717 A.2d 252 (1998). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
State v. Torres
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2 sentences1986Ed. 2d 103 (1975); State v. Torres, 182 Conn. 176, 184-86 , 438 A.2d 46 (1980); the defendant argues that the circumstances at the plea hearing raised an unresolved doubt about the defendant’s competence to plead guilty. 1986Ed. 2d 103 (1975); State v. Torres, 182 Conn. 176, 184-86 , 438 A.2d 46 (1980); the defendant argues that the circumstances at the plea hearing raised an unresolved doubt about the defendant’s competence to plead guilty. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Drope v. Missouri
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2 sentences1986Relying on the undisputed principle that a guilty plea violates constitutional requirements of due process if, because of incompetence, the plea is involuntary or unknowing; Drope v. Missouri, 420 U.S. 162, 171-75 , 95 S. Ct. 896 , 43 L. 1986Relying on the undisputed principle that a guilty plea violates constitutional requirements of due process if, because of incompetence, the plea is involuntary or unknowing; Drope v. Missouri, 420 U.S. 162, 171-75 , 95 S. Ct. 896 , 43 L. | 1 | 1986–1986 |
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.