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19 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1857–2023 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.

Followed or applied (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Violano v. Fernandezgreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019It is true that this court has held in other contexts that municipal acts or omissions are not ministerial unless there is a "city charter provision, ordinance, regulation, rule, policy, or any other directive" requiring the municipality to act in a "prescribed manner." Violano v. Fernandez , 280 Conn. 310 , 323, 907 A.2d 1188 (2006) ; see id., at 324 , 907 A.2d 1188 (holding municipal official immune from liability for alleged negligence in securing plaintiffs' personal property because there was no "rule, policy, or directive that prescribed the manner in which [defendant] was to secure the

2019It is true that this court has held in other contexts that municipal acts or omissions are not ministerial unless there is a "city charter provision, ordinance, regulation, rule, policy, or any other directive" requiring the municipality to act in a "prescribed manner." Violano v. Fernandez , 280 Conn. 310 , 323, 907 A.2d 1188 (2006) ; see id., at 324 , 907 A.2d 1188 (holding municipal official immune from liability for alleged negligence in securing plaintiffs' personal property because there was no "rule, policy, or directive that prescribed the manner in which [defendant] was to secure the

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Skakel v. Benedictgreen
connappct · 1999 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023In light of the legislative history and the purpose of the statute, we conclude that the phrase ‘‘including communications and records which occur in or are prepared at a mental health facility’’ was not intended to create a freestanding category of confidential com- munications and records unique to mental health facili- ties but, instead, was intended ‘‘as an illustrative application of ‘wherever made’ . . . .’’ Skakel v. Bene- dict, 54 Conn. App. 663, 673 , 738 A.2d 170 (1999); see id., 673–74 (rejecting claim that definition of ‘‘communi- cations and records’’ is limited to confidential co

2023In light of the legislative history and the purpose of the statute, we conclude that the phrase ‘‘including communications and records which occur in or are prepared at a mental health facility’’ was not intended to create a freestanding category of confidential com- munications and records unique to mental health facili- ties but, instead, was intended ‘‘as an illustrative application of ‘wherever made’ . . . .’’ Skakel v. Bene- dict, 54 Conn. App. 663, 673 , 738 A.2d 170 (1999); see id., 673–74 (rejecting claim that definition of ‘‘communi- cations and records’’ is limited to confidential co

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United States v. Felix Garciagreen
ca2 · 1996 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See United States v. Byrd, 834 F.2d 145, 147 (8th Cir. 1987); see also United States v. Garcia, 94 F.3d 57, 63 (2d Cir. 1996). 18 The Delaware Supreme Court has subsequently limited Bailey to its facts.

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United States v. Larry Charles Byrdgreen
ca8 · 1987 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021See United States v. Byrd, 834 F.2d 145, 147 (8th Cir. 1987); see also United States v. Garcia, 94 F.3d 57, 63 (2d Cir. 1996). 18 The Delaware Supreme Court has subsequently limited Bailey to its facts.

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cluster 410258green
ca2 · 1982 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Instead, courts seek to determine the uniform meaning of the clause as a matter of law ...." Kolbe v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP , supra, 738 F.3d at 436-37 ; see also Sharon Steel Corp. v. Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. , 691 F.2d 1039 , 1048 (2d Cir. 1982) ("Boilerplate provisions are thus not the consequence of the relationship of particular borrowers and lenders and do not depend upon particularized intentions of the parties to an indenture.

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Tumey v. Ohiogreen
scotus · 1927 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Co. v. Lavoie, 475 U.S. 813, 828 , 106 S.Ct. 1580 , 89 L.Ed.2d 823 (1986) ("[t]he [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause demarks only the outer boundaries of judicial disqualifications"); Tumey v. Ohio, 273 U.S. 510, 523 , 47 S.Ct. 437 , 71 L.Ed. 749 (1927) ("All questions of judicial disqualification may not involve constitutional validity.

2011Co. v. Lavoie, 475 U.S. 813, 828 , 106 S.Ct. 1580 , 89 L.Ed.2d 823 (1986) ("[t]he [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause demarks only the outer boundaries of judicial disqualifications"); Tumey v. Ohio, 273 U.S. 510, 523 , 47 S.Ct. 437 , 71 L.Ed. 749 (1927) ("All questions of judicial disqualification may not involve constitutional validity.

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Bracy v. Gramleygreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Bracy v. Gramley, 520 U.S. 899, 904 , 117 S.Ct. 1793 , 138 L.Ed.2d 97 (1997) ("[m]ost questions concerning a judge's qualifications to hear a case are not constitutional ones, because the [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause of the [f]ourteenth [a]mendment establishes a constitutional floor, not a uniform standard"); Aetna Life Ins.

2011Bracy v. Gramley, 520 U.S. 899, 904 , 117 S.Ct. 1793 , 138 L.Ed.2d 97 (1997) ("[m]ost questions concerning a judge's qualifications to hear a case are not constitutional ones, because the [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause of the [f]ourteenth [a]mendment establishes a constitutional floor, not a uniform standard"); Aetna Life Ins.

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Aetna Life Insurance v. Lavoiegreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011Co. v. Lavoie, 475 U.S. 813, 828 , 106 S.Ct. 1580 , 89 L.Ed.2d 823 (1986) ("[t]he [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause demarks only the outer boundaries of judicial disqualifications"); Tumey v. Ohio, 273 U.S. 510, 523 , 47 S.Ct. 437 , 71 L.Ed. 749 (1927) ("All questions of judicial disqualification may not involve constitutional validity.

2011Co. v. Lavoie, 475 U.S. 813, 828 , 106 S.Ct. 1580 , 89 L.Ed.2d 823 (1986) ("[t]he [d]ue [p]rocess [c]lause demarks only the outer boundaries of judicial disqualifications"); Tumey v. Ohio, 273 U.S. 510, 523 , 47 S.Ct. 437 , 71 L.Ed. 749 (1927) ("All questions of judicial disqualification may not involve constitutional validity.

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Nathan L. Drew v. United Statesgreen
cadc · 1964 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008As the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals explained in Drew v. United States, 331 F.2d 85, 89-90 (D.C.Cir. 1964), a case often cited in this court's case law on joinder: [3] "It is a principle of long standing in our law that evidence of one crime is inadmissible to prove disposition to commit crime, from which the jury may infer that the defendant committed the crime charged.

2008As the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals explained in Drew v. United States, 331 F.2d 85, 89-90 (D.C.

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Schroder v. City Of Fort Thomasgreen
ca6 · 2005 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006Compare, e.g., Schroder v. Fort Thomas, 412 F.3d 724 , 728 (6th Cir. 2005); Kennedy v. Ridgefield, 411 F.3d 1134 , 1142 (9th Cir. 2005); Christiansen v. Tulsa, supra, 332 F.3d 1281 ; Schieber v. Philadelphia, supra, 320 F.3d 416 -17.

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Statewide Grievance Committee v. Friedlandgreen
conn · 1992 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000In Connecticut, as well as in most states, a uniform standard of clear and convincing evidence applies to attorney disciplinary proceedings "regardless of the nature of the sanction ultimately imposed." Statewide Grievance Committee v. Presnick, supra, 215 Conn. 171 -72; see also Statewide Grievance Committee v. Friedland, 222 Conn. 131 , 135 , 609 A.2d 645 (1992).

2000In Connecticut, as well as in most states, a uniform standard of clear and convincing evidence applies to attorney disciplinary proceedings "regardless of the nature of the sanction ultimately imposed." Statewide Grievance Committee v. Presnick, supra, 215 Conn. 171 -72; see also Statewide Grievance Committee v. Friedland, 222 Conn. 131 , 135 , 609 A.2d 645 (1992).

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Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Polanco green
conn · 2016
1 sentence

2023Accordingly, we turn our focus to determine whether the defendant’s actual bias claim satisfies the third prong of Golding. ‘‘A claim of judicial bias is a very serious matter.’’ State v. Carlos C., 165 Conn. App. 195, 206 , 138 A.3d 1090 , cert. denied, 322 Conn. 906 , 140 A.3d 977 (2016). ‘‘The United States Supreme Court consistently has held that a judge’s failure to disqualify himself or herself will implicate the due process clause only when the right to disqualification arises from actual bias on the part of that judge. . . . [M]ost questions concerning a judge’s qualifications to hear

12023–2023
State v. Chemlen green
conn · 2016
1 sentence

2023Accordingly, we turn our focus to determine whether the defendant’s actual bias claim satisfies the third prong of Golding. ‘‘A claim of judicial bias is a very serious matter.’’ State v. Carlos C., 165 Conn. App. 195, 206 , 138 A.3d 1090 , cert. denied, 322 Conn. 906 , 140 A.3d 977 (2016). ‘‘The United States Supreme Court consistently has held that a judge’s failure to disqualify himself or herself will implicate the due process clause only when the right to disqualification arises from actual bias on the part of that judge. . . . [M]ost questions concerning a judge’s qualifications to hear

12023–2023
State v. Carlos C. neutral
connappct · 2016
2 sentences

2023Accordingly, we turn our focus to determine whether the defendant’s actual bias claim satisfies the third prong of Golding. ‘‘A claim of judicial bias is a very serious matter.’’ State v. Carlos C., 165 Conn. App. 195, 206 , 138 A.3d 1090 , cert. denied, 322 Conn. 906 , 140 A.3d 977 (2016). ‘‘The United States Supreme Court consistently has held that a judge’s failure to disqualify himself or herself will implicate the due process clause only when the right to disqualification arises from actual bias on the part of that judge. . . . [M]ost questions concerning a judge’s qualifications to hear

2023Accordingly, we turn our focus to determine whether the defendant’s actual bias claim satisfies the third prong of Golding. ‘‘A claim of judicial bias is a very serious matter.’’ State v. Carlos C., 165 Conn. App. 195, 206 , 138 A.3d 1090 , cert. denied, 322 Conn. 906 , 140 A.3d 977 (2016). ‘‘The United States Supreme Court consistently has held that a judge’s failure to disqualify himself or herself will implicate the due process clause only when the right to disqualification arises from actual bias on the part of that judge. . . . [M]ost questions concerning a judge’s qualifications to hear

12023–2023
Kolbe v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP green
ca1 · 2013
1 sentence

2018Instead, courts seek to determine the uniform meaning of the clause as a matter of law ...." Kolbe v. BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP , supra, 738 F.3d at 436-37 ; see also Sharon Steel Corp. v. Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A. , 691 F.2d 1039 , 1048 (2d Cir. 1982) ("Boilerplate provisions are thus not the consequence of the relationship of particular borrowers and lenders and do not depend upon particularized intentions of the parties to an indenture.

12018–2018
Statewide Grievance Committee v. Presnick green
conn · 1990
2 sentences

2016A uniform standard of clear and convincing evi- dence applies to attorney disciplinary proceedings, ‘‘regardless of the nature of the sanction ultimately imposed.’’ Statewide Grievance Committee v. Presnick, 215 Conn. 162 , 171–72, 575 A.2d 210 (1990).

2016A uniform standard of clear and convincing evi- dence applies to attorney disciplinary proceedings, ‘‘regardless of the nature of the sanction ultimately imposed.’’ Statewide Grievance Committee v. Presnick, 215 Conn. 162 , 171–72, 575 A.2d 210 (1990).

12016–2016
State v. King green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

2008The tension between this reasoning and this court's uniform presumption in favor of joinder has grown appreciably since this court's decision in State v. King, 187 Conn. 292 , 445 A.2d 901 (1982), wherein the court reconciled a conflict between the statute authorizing joinder of offenses of the "same character"; General Statutes § 54-57; and the rule of practice permitting joinder of dissimilar offenses; Practice Book § 41-19 (formerly § 829); in favor of the rule of practice.

2008The tension between this reasoning and this court's uniform presumption in favor of joinder has grown appreciably since this court's decision in State v. King, 187 Conn. 292 , 445 A.2d 901 (1982), wherein the court reconciled a conflict between the statute authorizing joinder of offenses of the "same character"; General Statutes § 54-57; and the rule of practice permitting joinder of dissimilar offenses; Practice Book § 41-19 (formerly § 829); in favor of the rule of practice.

12008–2008
Kennedy v. City of Ridgefield green
ca9 · 2005
1 sentence

2006Compare, e.g., Schroder v. Fort Thomas, 412 F.3d 724 , 728 (6th Cir. 2005); Kennedy v. Ridgefield, 411 F.3d 1134 , 1142 (9th Cir. 2005); Christiansen v. Tulsa, supra, 332 F.3d 1281 ; Schieber v. Philadelphia, supra, 320 F.3d 416 -17.

12006–2006
Zamstein v. Marvasti green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2000I COGNIZABILITY OF THE PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM We first consider the defendant’s claim that the jury’s verdict should be set aside and judgment rendered for it because, by permitting the adjudication of the plaintiffs claim, the trial court improperly recognized a tort of negligent resident education, which, according to the defendant: (1) previously has been rejected bythis court in Gupta v. New Britain General Hospital, 239 Conn. 574, 591-92 , 687 A.2d 111 (1996); and (2) does not satisfy the uniform test that this court articulated in Zamstein v. Marvasti, 240 Conn. 549, 558 , 692 A.2d 781 (1997)

2000I COGNIZABILITY OF THE PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM We first consider the defendant’s claim that the jury’s verdict should be set aside and judgment rendered for it because, by permitting the adjudication of the plaintiffs claim, the trial court improperly recognized a tort of negligent resident education, which, according to the defendant: (1) previously has been rejected bythis court in Gupta v. New Britain General Hospital, 239 Conn. 574, 591-92 , 687 A.2d 111 (1996); and (2) does not satisfy the uniform test that this court articulated in Zamstein v. Marvasti, 240 Conn. 549, 558 , 692 A.2d 781 (1997)

12000–2000
Gupta v. New Britain General Hospital green
conn · 1996
2 sentences

2000I COGNIZABILITY OF THE PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM We first consider the defendant’s claim that the jury’s verdict should be set aside and judgment rendered for it because, by permitting the adjudication of the plaintiffs claim, the trial court improperly recognized a tort of negligent resident education, which, according to the defendant: (1) previously has been rejected bythis court in Gupta v. New Britain General Hospital, 239 Conn. 574, 591-92 , 687 A.2d 111 (1996); and (2) does not satisfy the uniform test that this court articulated in Zamstein v. Marvasti, 240 Conn. 549, 558 , 692 A.2d 781 (1997)

2000I COGNIZABILITY OF THE PLAINTIFF’S CLAIM We first consider the defendant’s claim that the jury’s verdict should be set aside and judgment rendered for it because, by permitting the adjudication of the plaintiffs claim, the trial court improperly recognized a tort of negligent resident education, which, according to the defendant: (1) previously has been rejected bythis court in Gupta v. New Britain General Hospital, 239 Conn. 574, 591-92 , 687 A.2d 111 (1996); and (2) does not satisfy the uniform test that this court articulated in Zamstein v. Marvasti, 240 Conn. 549, 558 , 692 A.2d 781 (1997)

12000–2000
Hartford Kosher Caterers, Inc. v. Gazda green
conn · 1973
2 sentences

1978Indeed, the evidentiary restriction relied upon in Stevens’ Appeal was reiterated in Hartford Kosher Caterers, Inc. v. Gazda, 165 Conn. 478, 486 , 338 A.2d 497 , a case involving an appeal from a probate decree ordering the sale of certain real property.

1978Indeed, the evidentiary restriction relied upon in Stevens’ Appeal was reiterated in Hartford Kosher Caterers, Inc. v. Gazda, 165 Conn. 478, 486 , 338 A.2d 497 , a case involving an appeal from a probate decree ordering the sale of certain real property.

11978–1978
Austin, Nichols Co., Inc. v. Gilman green
conn · 1923
1 sentence

1963If a uniform rule is now to be established, it must be done by that power whose regulations are usually merely prospective.” Even in Austin, Nichols & Co. v. Gilman, supra, 84 , cited by defendant in support of his position, the court recognized in passing that “ ‘diversity of computation’ ” might be justified “ ‘in some few instances, in which long usage may have been different.’ ” This court takes judicial notice of 20 Connecticut Law Journal, No. 8 (Dec. 25, 1962), containing under the heading “Court Calendar,” near the top of page 1, the notation “Wednesday, December 26 —Last day to file w

11963–1963
State v. Delmonto green
conn · 1929
1 sentence

1957It is, accordingly, a uniform rule that such additional allegations relating to the penalty alone should be incorporated in the information.” Similar language has been used by the court in State v. Delmonto, 110 Conn. 298 , 300: “Since, however, the maximum sentence in the case of an accused who has been twice convicted, sentenced and imprisoned is absolutely fixed by the statute and exceeds the maximum for a first offense, fairness requires that the accused should be informed if the State intends to claim the additional penalty because of the prior convictions.

11957–1957
State ex rel. Gorelick v. Superior Court green
wash · 1913
2 sentences

1923Gorelick v. Superior Court, 75 Wash. 239 , 134 Pac. 916 , and prin *443 cipally upon the ground that the State court was exercising a function of the Federal government and as such was a Federal agency, and upon the further' ground that to permit the appeal in the State court while denying it in the Federal court would destroy the uniform rule of naturalization which the Constitution establishes.

1923Gorelick v. Superior Court, 75 Wash. 239 , 134 Pac. 916 , and prin *443 cipally upon the ground that the State court was exercising a function of the Federal government and as such was a Federal agency, and upon the further' ground that to permit the appeal in the State court while denying it in the Federal court would destroy the uniform rule of naturalization which the Constitution establishes.

11923–1923
State v. Reilly green
· 1920
2 sentences

1921But in State v. Reilly, 94 Conn. 698 , 110 Atl. 550 , we further said, on page 705, that in such an information “two separate issues are presented: first, was the de *173 fendant guilty of. the crime charged?

1921But in State v. Reilly, 94 Conn. 698 , 110 Atl. 550 , we further said, on page 705, that in such an information “two separate issues are presented: first, was the de *173 fendant guilty of. the crime charged?

11921–1921
Allen v. Ranney green
conn · 1816
1 sentence

1894Allen v. Ranney, 1 Conn., 569 ; Brown v. Green, 7 Conn., 586 ; Fisher v. Towner, 14 Conn., 30 ; Bridgeport v. Eisenman, 47 Conn., 37 . “ In general, arbitrators have full power" to decide upon questions of law and fact, which directly or incidentally arise in considering and deciding the questions embraced in the submission.

11894–1894
Gardner v. Preston green
conn · 1805
1 sentence

1857This principle was fully recognized in Thompson et al. v. Rose, 16 Conn., 71 , and in Gardner v. Preston, 2 Day, 205 ; and it is the uniform doctrine of the books.

11857–1857
Thompson v. Rose green
conn · 1844
1 sentence

1857This principle was fully recognized in Thompson et al. v. Rose, 16 Conn., 71 , and in Gardner v. Preston, 2 Day, 205 ; and it is the uniform doctrine of the books.

11857–1857

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (4)

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