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18 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1921–2017 0 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Beach v. Bradstreetgreen
· 1912 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1926–1985
2 sentences

1985We ought not, and will not, declare a statute to be unconstitutional unless our judgment is formed in the light of this rule of our law: ‘It is our duty to approach the question with caution, examine it with infinite care, make every presumption and intendment in its favor, and sustain the Act unless its invalidity is, in our judgment, beyond a reasonable doubt.’ Beach v. Bradstreet, 85 Conn. 344, 349 , 82 Atl. 1030 [1912].” State ex rel.

1985We ought not, and will not, declare a statute to be unconstitutional unless our judgment is formed in the light of this rule of our law: ‘It is our duty to approach the question with caution, examine it with infinite care, make every presumption and intendment in its favor, and sustain the Act unless its invalidity is, in our judgment, beyond a reasonable doubt.’ Beach v. Bradstreet, 85 Conn. 344, 349 , 82 Atl. 1030 [1912].” State ex rel.

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State v. Maderagreen
conn · 1985 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999State v. Zach, [ 198 Conn. 168, 177-78 , 502 A.2d 896 (1985)]; see also State v. Madera, [ 198 Conn. 92, 105 , 503 A.2d 136 (1985)].” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hall v. Gilbert & Bennett Mfg.

1999State v. Zach, [ 198 Conn. 168, 177-78 , 502 A.2d 896 (1985)]; see also State v. Madera, [ 198 Conn. 92, 105 , 503 A.2d 136 (1985)].” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hall v. Gilbert & Bennett Mfg.

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In re Shavoughn K.green
connappct · 1987 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See Shavoughn K., 13 Conn. App. 91 , 100 ; In Re Barbara J., 215 Conn. 31 , 47 .

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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 (22)

CaseCitedYears
Andersen v. State green
· 1876
2 sentences

1977It is true that in a capital case, which this is not, "[a] 11 of the ... rules [relating to new trials] are qualified ... in the light of the principle laid down in Andersen v. State, 43 Conn. 514, 517 , that `in a case where human life is at stake, justice, as well as humanity, requires us to pause and consider before we apply those rules in all their rigor.'" Taborsky v. State, 142 Conn. 619, 623 , 116 A.2d 433 ; Hamlin v. State, supra, 94.

1977It is true that in a capital case, which this is not, “[a] 11 of the . . . rules [relating to new trials] are qualified ... in the light of the principle laid down in Andersen v. State, 43 Conn. 514, 517 , that fin a case where human life is at stake, justice, as well as humanity, requires us to pause and consider before we apply those rules in all their rigor.’ ” Taborsky v. State, 142 Conn. 619, 623 , 116 A.2d 433 ; Hamlin v. State, supra, 94.

21955–1977
State v. Geisler green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

2017The briefing was cast in the light of a claim that our state constitution provided greater protection than the federal constitution and, accordingly, contained an analysis pursuant to this court's opinion in State v. Geisler , 222 Conn. 672 , 684-86, 610 A.2d 1225 (1992).

2017The briefing was cast in the light of a claim that our state constitution provided greater protection than the federal constitution and, accordingly, contained an analysis pursuant to this court's opinion in State v. Geisler , 222 Conn. 672 , 684-86, 610 A.2d 1225 (1992).

12017–2017
City Recycling, Inc. v. State green
conn · 1999
2 sentences

2004We ought not, and will not, declare a statute to be unconstitutional unless our judgment is formed in the light of this rule of our law: It is our duty to approach the question with caution, examine it with infinite care, make every presumption and intendment in its favor, and sustain the Act unless its invalidity is, in our judgment, beyond a reasonable doubt.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) City Recycling, Inc. v. State, 247 Conn. 751, 758 , 725 A.2d 937 (1999).

2004We ought not, and will not, declare a statute to be unconstitutional unless our judgment is formed in the light of this rule of our law: It is our duty to approach the question with caution, examine it with infinite care, make every presumption and intendment in its favor, and sustain the Act unless its invalidity is, in our judgment, beyond a reasonable doubt.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) City Recycling, Inc. v. State, 247 Conn. 751, 758 , 725 A.2d 937 (1999).

12004–2004
Hall v. Gilbert & Bennett Manufacturing Co. green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2003Co., 241 Conn. 282, 306-307 , 695 A.2d 1051 (1997).

2003Co., 241 Conn. 282, 306-307 , 695 A.2d 1051 (1997).

12003–2003
Sweetman v. State Elections Enforcement Commission green
conn · 1999
2 sentences

2003We ought not, and will not, declare a statute to be unconstitutional unless our judgment is formed in the light of this rule of our law: It is our duty to approach the question with caution, examine it with infinite care, make every presumption and intendment in its favor, and sustain the [a]ct unless its invalidity is, in our judgment, beyond a reasonable doubt.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Sweetman v. State Elections Enforcement Commission, 249 Conn. 296, 320 , 732 A.2d 144 (1999); accord Hall v. Gilbert & Bennett Mfg.

2003We ought not, and will not, declare a statute to be unconstitutional unless our judgment is formed in the light of this rule of our law: It is our duty to approach the question with caution, examine it with infinite care, make every presumption and intendment in its favor, and sustain the [a]ct unless its invalidity is, in our judgment, beyond a reasonable doubt.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Sweetman v. State Elections Enforcement Commission, 249 Conn. 296, 320 , 732 A.2d 144 (1999); accord Hall v. Gilbert & Bennett Mfg.

12003–2003
Kelley v. Bonney green
conn · 1992
1 sentence

2002When viewed in the light of the factors indicating a quasi-judicial body, set out in Kelley v. Bonney , 221 Conn. 549 , 567 , these sections clearly indicate that both Boards have the authority and power to act as quasi-judicial bodies.

12002–2002
State v. Zach green
conn · 1985
2 sentences

1999State v. Zach, [ 198 Conn. 168, 177-78 , 502 A.2d 896 (1985)]; see also State v. Madera, [ 198 Conn. 92, 105 , 503 A.2d 136 (1985)].” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hall v. Gilbert & Bennett Mfg.

1999State v. Zach, [ 198 Conn. 168, 177-78 , 502 A.2d 896 (1985)]; see also State v. Madera, [ 198 Conn. 92, 105 , 503 A.2d 136 (1985)].” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hall v. Gilbert & Bennett Mfg.

11999–1999
In re Barbara J. green
conn · 1990
1 sentence

1990See Shavoughn K., 13 Conn. App. 91 , 100 ; In Re Barbara J., 215 Conn. 31 , 47 .

11990–1990
Beccia v. City of Waterbury green
conn · 1984
2 sentences

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

11985–1985
State Ex Rel. Brush v. Sixth Taxing District green
conn · 1926
2 sentences

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

11985–1985
Walkinshaw v. O'Brien green
conn · 1943
2 sentences

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

11985–1985
Logan v. O'NEILL green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

1985Brush v. Sixth Taxing District, 104 Conn. 192, 205 , 132 A. 561 (1926); Beccia v. Waterbury, 192 Conn. 127, 133 , 470 A.2d 1202 (1984); Logan v. O’Neill, 187 Conn. 721, 729 , 448 A.2d 1306 (1982); Walkinshaw v. O’Brien, 130 Conn. 122, 134 , 32 A.2d 547 (1943).

11985–1985
Taborsky v. State green
conn · 1955
2 sentences

1977It is true that in a capital case, which this is not, “[a] 11 of the . . . rules [relating to new trials] are qualified ... in the light of the principle laid down in Andersen v. State, 43 Conn. 514, 517 , that fin a case where human life is at stake, justice, as well as humanity, requires us to pause and consider before we apply those rules in all their rigor.’ ” Taborsky v. State, 142 Conn. 619, 623 , 116 A.2d 433 ; Hamlin v. State, supra, 94.

1977It is true that in a capital case, which this is not, “[a] 11 of the . . . rules [relating to new trials] are qualified ... in the light of the principle laid down in Andersen v. State, 43 Conn. 514, 517 , that fin a case where human life is at stake, justice, as well as humanity, requires us to pause and consider before we apply those rules in all their rigor.’ ” Taborsky v. State, 142 Conn. 619, 623 , 116 A.2d 433 ; Hamlin v. State, supra, 94.

11977–1977
Chudnov v. Board of Appeals green
conn · 1931
2 sentences

1969In the light of the analysis above of What is meant by “accessory use,” it can be seen that the application of the concept to a particular situation “may often present and depend upon questions of fact, or involve or be open to a legal exercise of discretion by the administrative officials and the board of appeals.” Chudnov v. Board of Appeals, 113 Conn. 49, 55 , 154 A. 161 .

1969In the light of the analysis above of What is meant by “accessory use,” it can be seen that the application of the concept to a particular situation “may often present and depend upon questions of fact, or involve or be open to a legal exercise of discretion by the administrative officials and the board of appeals.” Chudnov v. Board of Appeals, 113 Conn. 49, 55 , 154 A. 161 .

11969–1969
Kelsall v. Kelsall green
conn · 1952
1 sentence

1961Whether a further amendment to the second count can cure the present omission regarding the alleging of notice to the defendant city in the light of the rule relating to the effective date of the subject of an amendment considered in Kelsall v. Kelsall, 139 Conn. 163, 165 , is not before the court.

11961–1961
Fairbanks v. State green
conn · 1956
2 sentences

1956Fairbanks v. State, 143 Conn. 653, 661 , 124 A.2d 893 .

1956Fairbanks v. State, 143 Conn. 653, 661 , 124 A.2d 893 .

11956–1956
Kulak v. Landers, Frary & Clark neutral
conn · 1935
2 sentences

1955Driscoll v. Jewell Belting Co., supra, 300; Kulak v. Landers, Frary & Clark, 120 Conn. 606, 608 , 181 A. 720 .

1955Driscoll v. Jewell Belting Co., supra, 300; Kulak v. Landers, Frary & Clark, 120 Conn. 606, 608 , 181 A. 720 .

11955–1955
Shaw v. Railroad Co. green
scotus · 1880
2 sentences

1951It is not to be construed as making any innovation upon the common law which it does not fairly express.” Shaw v. Railroad Co., 101 U. S. 557, 565 , 25 L.

1951It is not to be construed as making any innovation upon the common law which it does not fairly express.” Shaw v. Railroad Co., 101 U. S. 557, 565 , 25 L.

11951–1951
Fritz v. Gaudet neutral
conn · 1924
2 sentences

1926Cook v. Morris, 66 Conn. 196 , 33 Atl. 949 ; Fritz v. Gaudet, 101 Conn. 52 , 124 Atl. 841 ; Colvin v. Delaney, 101 Conn. 73, 79 , 124 Atl. 841 .

1926Cook v. Morris, 66 Conn. 196 , 33 Atl. 949 ; Fritz v. Gaudet, 101 Conn. 52 , 124 Atl. 841 ; Colvin v. Delaney, 101 Conn. 73, 79 , 124 Atl. 841 .

11926–1926
Colvin v. Delaney green
conn · 1924
1 sentence

1926Cook v. Morris, 66 Conn. 196 , 33 Atl. 949 ; Fritz v. Gaudet, 101 Conn. 52 , 124 Atl. 841 ; Colvin v. Delaney, 101 Conn. 73, 79 , 124 Atl. 841 .

11926–1926
Cook v. Morris green
conn · 1895
1 sentence

1926Cook v. Morris, 66 Conn. 196 , 33 Atl. 949 ; Fritz v. Gaudet, 101 Conn. 52 , 124 Atl. 841 ; Colvin v. Delaney, 101 Conn. 73, 79 , 124 Atl. 841 .

11926–1926
Dale's Appeal from Probate green
conn · 1888
1 sentence

1921Each case must be left to the sound discretion of the trial judge, and he must determine in the light of the rule laid down in Dale’s Appeal, 57 Conn. 143 , 17 Atl. 757 .

11921–1921

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