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law of the case doctrine in Connecticut

115 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1985–2026 6 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 (25)

CaseFollowedCited
Breen v. Phelpsgreen
conn · 1982 · cited in 27 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–2019
2 sentences

2019The law of the case doctrine provides that when "a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance ." (Emphasis added.) Breen v. Phelps , 186 Conn. 86 , 99, 439 A.2d 1066 (1982).

2019The law of the case doctrine provides that when "a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance ." (Emphasis added.) Breen v. Phelps , 186 Conn. 86 , 99, 439 A.2d 1066 (1982).

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Lewis v. Connecticut Gaming Policy Boardgreen
conn · 1993 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1995–2022
2 sentences

2022See Lewis v. Gaming Policy Board, 224 Conn. 693 , 697–99, 620 A.2d 780 (1993). ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent pro- ceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance. . . .

2022See Lewis v. Gaming Policy Board, 224 Conn. 693 , 697–99, 620 A.2d 780 (1993). ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent pro- ceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance. . . .

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Johnson v. Atkinsongreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2016
2 sentences

2010First, we note specifically our disagreement with the defendants’ contention that the law of the case doctrine; see, e.g., Johnson v. Atkinson, 283 Conn. 243, 249-50 , 926 A.2d 656 (2007), overruled in part on other grounds by Jaiguay v. Vasquez, 287 Conn. 323, 348 , 948 A.2d 955 (2008); required the referee to grant the motion to amend, based on Judge Jennings’ previous grant of that same motion.

2010First, we note specifically our disagreement with the defendants’ contention that the law of the case doctrine; see, e.g., Johnson v. Atkinson, 283 Conn. 243, 249-50 , 926 A.2d 656 (2007), overruled in part on other grounds by Jaiguay v. Vasquez, 287 Conn. 323, 348 , 948 A.2d 955 (2008); required the referee to grant the motion to amend, based on Judge Jennings’ previous grant of that same motion.

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Rosenblit v. Danahergreen
conn · 1988 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1997
2 sentences

1997See Rosenblit v. Danaher, 206 Conn. 125 , 133 , 537 A.2d 145 (1988) (holding that when there is no definitive decision or ruling on a motion, the doctrine of the law of the case in inapplicable).

1997See Rosenblit v. Danaher, 206 Conn. 125 , 133 , 537 A.2d 145 (1988) (holding that when there is no definitive decision or ruling on a motion, the doctrine of the law of the case in inapplicable).

24
Jaiguay v. Vasquezgreen
conn · 2008 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2016
2 sentences

2010First, we note specifically our disagreement with the defendants’ contention that the law of the case doctrine; see, e.g., Johnson v. Atkinson, 283 Conn. 243, 249-50 , 926 A.2d 656 (2007), overruled in part on other grounds by Jaiguay v. Vasquez, 287 Conn. 323, 348 , 948 A.2d 955 (2008); required the referee to grant the motion to amend, based on Judge Jennings’ previous grant of that same motion.

2010First, we note specifically our disagreement with the defendants’ contention that the law of the case doctrine; see, e.g., Johnson v. Atkinson, 283 Conn. 243, 249-50 , 926 A.2d 656 (2007), overruled in part on other grounds by Jaiguay v. Vasquez, 287 Conn. 323, 348 , 948 A.2d 955 (2008); required the referee to grant the motion to amend, based on Judge Jennings’ previous grant of that same motion.

23
Detar v. Coast Venture XXVX, Inc.green
connappct · 2005 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2009
2 sentences

2007Furthermore, the court, on remand, [is] bound by the law of the case doctrine. . . . [I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case upon a retrial, and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Detar v. Coast Venture XXVX, Inc., 91 Conn. App. 263, 266-67 , 880 A.2d 180 (2005).

2007Furthermore, the court, on remand, [is] bound by the law of the case doctrine. . . . [I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case upon a retrial, and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Detar v. Coast Venture XXVX, Inc., 91 Conn. App. 263, 266-67 , 880 A.2d 180 (2005).

23
Ratner v. Willametzgreen
connappct · 1987 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1996–2013
2 sentences

2013If, however, the first decision was not final, but was merely interlocutory, it falls within the doctrine of the law of the case.” CFM of Connecticut, Inc. v. Chowdhury, 239 Conn. 375, 403 , 685 A.2d 1108 (1996), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Salmon, 250 Conn. 147, 154-55 , 735 A.2d 333 (1999) (en banc); see also Ratner v. Willametz, 9 Conn. App. 565, 573 , 520 A.2d 621 (1987) (judge not bound to follow rulings or decisions of another judge made at earlier stage of proceedings only when prior decision was interlocutory in nature).

2013If, however, the first decision was not final, but was merely interlocutory, it falls within the doctrine of the law of the case.” CFM of Connecticut, Inc. v. Chowdhury, 239 Conn. 375, 403 , 685 A.2d 1108 (1996), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Salmon, 250 Conn. 147, 154-55 , 735 A.2d 333 (1999) (en banc); see also Ratner v. Willametz, 9 Conn. App. 565, 573 , 520 A.2d 621 (1987) (judge not bound to follow rulings or decisions of another judge made at earlier stage of proceedings only when prior decision was interlocutory in nature).

22
State v. Marianogreen
conn · 1964 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991
22
Matson Navigation Co. v. Huffgreen
scotus · 1965 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–1991
22
CFM of Connecticut, Inc. v. Chowdhurygreen
conn · 1996 · cited in 10 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–2013
2 sentences

2013If, however, the first decision was not final, but was merely interlocutory, it falls within the doctrine of the law of the case.” CFM of Connecticut, Inc. v. Chowdhury, 239 Conn. 375, 403 , 685 A.2d 1108 (1996), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Salmon, 250 Conn. 147, 154-55 , 735 A.2d 333 (1999) (en banc); see also Ratner v. Willametz, 9 Conn. App. 565, 573 , 520 A.2d 621 (1987) (judge not bound to follow rulings or decisions of another judge made at earlier stage of proceedings only when prior decision was interlocutory in nature).

2013If, however, the first decision was not final, but was merely interlocutory, it falls within the doctrine of the law of the case.” CFM of Connecticut, Inc. v. Chowdhury, 239 Conn. 375, 403 , 685 A.2d 1108 (1996), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Salmon, 250 Conn. 147, 154-55 , 735 A.2d 333 (1999) (en banc); see also Ratner v. Willametz, 9 Conn. App. 565, 573 , 520 A.2d 621 (1987) (judge not bound to follow rulings or decisions of another judge made at earlier stage of proceedings only when prior decision was interlocutory in nature).

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Kevin Wagner v. Clark Equipment Co.green
conn · 2002 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2016
2 sentences

2004“The law of the case doctrine provides that when a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wagner v. Clark Equipment Co., 259 Conn. 114 , 130 n.21, 788 A.2d 83 (2002).

2004“The law of the case doctrine provides that when a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wagner v. Clark Equipment Co., 259 Conn. 114 , 130 n.21, 788 A.2d 83 (2002).

16
Carothers v. Capozziellogreen
conn · 1990 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2010
2 sentences

2010See Carothers v. Capozziello, 215 Conn. 82, 107 , 574 A.2d 1268 (1990).

2010See Carothers v. Capozziello, 215 Conn. 82, 107 , 574 A.2d 1268 (1990).

15
McCarthy v. McCarthygreen
connappct · 1999 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2019
2 sentences

2000According to the doctrine of the law of the case, "[w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance." (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCarthy v. McCarthy , 55 Conn. App. 326 , 332-33 , 752 A.2d 1093 (1999), cert. denied, 252 Conn. 923 , 752 A.2d 1081 (2000).

2000According to the doctrine of the law of the case, "[w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance." (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCarthy v. McCarthy , 55 Conn. App. 326 , 332-33 , 752 A.2d 1093 (1999), cert. denied, 252 Conn. 923 , 752 A.2d 1081 (2000).

14
State v. Salmongreen
conn · 1999 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2013
2 sentences

2013If, however, the first decision was not final, but was merely interlocutory, it falls within the doctrine of the law of the case.” CFM of Connecticut, Inc. v. Chowdhury, 239 Conn. 375, 403 , 685 A.2d 1108 (1996), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Salmon, 250 Conn. 147, 154-55 , 735 A.2d 333 (1999) (en banc); see also Ratner v. Willametz, 9 Conn. App. 565, 573 , 520 A.2d 621 (1987) (judge not bound to follow rulings or decisions of another judge made at earlier stage of proceedings only when prior decision was interlocutory in nature).

2013If, however, the first decision was not final, but was merely interlocutory, it falls within the doctrine of the law of the case.” CFM of Connecticut, Inc. v. Chowdhury, 239 Conn. 375, 403 , 685 A.2d 1108 (1996), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. Salmon, 250 Conn. 147, 154-55 , 735 A.2d 333 (1999) (en banc); see also Ratner v. Willametz, 9 Conn. App. 565, 573 , 520 A.2d 621 (1987) (judge not bound to follow rulings or decisions of another judge made at earlier stage of proceedings only when prior decision was interlocutory in nature).

13
State v. Millergreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2019
2 sentences

2019"The law of the case is not written in stone but is a flexible principle of many facets adaptable to the exigencies of the different situations in which it may be invoked." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) McCarthy v. McCarthy , 55 Conn. App. 326 , 332, 752 A.2d 1093 (1999), cert. denied, 252 Conn. 923 , 752 A.2d 1081 (2000).

2000According to the doctrine of the law of the case, "[w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance." (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCarthy v. McCarthy , 55 Conn. App. 326 , 332-33 , 752 A.2d 1093 (1999), cert. denied, 252 Conn. 923 , 752 A.2d 1081 (2000).

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McCarthy v. McCarthygreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2019
2 sentences

2019"The law of the case is not written in stone but is a flexible principle of many facets adaptable to the exigencies of the different situations in which it may be invoked." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) McCarthy v. McCarthy , 55 Conn. App. 326 , 332, 752 A.2d 1093 (1999), cert. denied, 252 Conn. 923 , 752 A.2d 1081 (2000).

2000According to the doctrine of the law of the case, "[w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance." (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCarthy v. McCarthy , 55 Conn. App. 326 , 332-33 , 752 A.2d 1093 (1999), cert. denied, 252 Conn. 923 , 752 A.2d 1081 (2000).

12
General Electric Capital Corp. of Puerto Rico v. Rizvigreen
connappct · 2009 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2012
12
State v. Rossgreen
conn · 2004 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2010
12
Landmark Dev. Grp., LLC v. Water & Sewer Comm'n of the Town of E. Lymegreen
connappct · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
State v. Vegagreen
conn · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Jerzy G.green
conn · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
Bank of New York Mellon v. Horseygreen
connappct · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
11
State v. Knightgreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
11
Brown v. Sohgreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Department of Transportation v. White Oak Corp.green
connappct · 2013 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (55)

CaseCitedYears
Wasko v. Manella green
connappct · 2005
2 sentences

2016The law of the case doctrine provides that "[w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wasko v. Manella , 87 Conn.App. 390 , 395, 865 A.2d 1223 (2005).

2016The law of the case doctrine provides that "[w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wasko v. Manella , 87 Conn.App. 390 , 395, 865 A.2d 1223 (2005).

62005–2016
Forte v. Citicorp Mortgage, Inc. green
connappct · 2001
2 sentences

2003“The law of the case doctrine applies only to subsequent proceedings in the same case. ” (Emphasis in original.) Forte v. Citicorp Mortgage, Inc., 66 Conn. App. 475, 481 , 784 A.2d 1024 (2001).

2003“The law of the case doctrine applies only to subsequent proceedings in the same case. ” (Emphasis in original.) Forte v. Citicorp Mortgage, Inc., 66 Conn. App. 475, 481 , 784 A.2d 1024 (2001).

52002–2022
Santoro v. Kleinberger green
conn · 1932
2 sentences

1993Nonetheless, “[w]e observed in Breen that the law of the case doctrine is not one of unbending rigor when we said: ‘ “A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.” Santoro v. Kleinberger, 115 Conn. 631, 638 , 163 A. 107 (1932).’ [Breen v. Phelps, supra,] 98 . . . .” Rosenblit v. Danaher, 206 Conn. 125, 132-33 , 537 A.2d 145 (1988).

1993Nonetheless, “[w]e observed in Breen that the law of the case doctrine is not one of unbending rigor when we said: ‘ “A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.” Santoro v. Kleinberger, 115 Conn. 631, 638 , 163 A. 107 (1932).’ [Breen v. Phelps, supra,] 98 . . . .” Rosenblit v. Danaher, 206 Conn. 125, 132-33 , 537 A.2d 145 (1988).

41988–1995
Perugini v. Giuliano green
connappct · 2014
2 sentences

2018The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance ." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) Perugini v. Giuliano , 148 Conn. App. 861 , 879-80, 89 A.3d 358 (2014).

2018The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or overriding circumstance ." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) Perugini v. Giuliano , 148 Conn. App. 861 , 879-80, 89 A.3d 358 (2014).

32015–2018
Signore v. Signore green
connappct · 2008
2 sentences

2015Last, the defendant argues that in denying the motion to strike, Judge Taylor violated the law of the case doctrine because Judge Fuger commented that a motion to strike would be granted if the phone records were offered into evidence and the defendant had not had the records disclosed to him. ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subse- quent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or over

2015Last, the defendant argues that in denying the motion to strike, Judge Taylor violated the law of the case doctrine because Judge Fuger commented that a motion to strike would be granted if the phone records were offered into evidence and the defendant had not had the records disclosed to him. ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon interlocutorily, the court in a subse- quent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was correctly decided, in the absence of some new or over

32009–2015
Dacey v. Connecticut Bar Assn. green
conn · 1981
2 sentences

2005“The law of the case principle applies only to those matters essential to the appellate court’s determination, *454 not to mere dictum.” Dacey v. Connecticut Bar Assn., 184 Conn. 21, 24 , 441 A.2d 49 (1981). “[I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case upon a retrial, and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.” (Emphasis added.) Id., 23 .

2005“The law of the case principle applies only to those matters essential to the appellate court’s determination, *454 not to mere dictum.” Dacey v. Connecticut Bar Assn., 184 Conn. 21, 24 , 441 A.2d 49 (1981). “[I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case upon a retrial, and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.” (Emphasis added.) Id., 23 .

32000–2005
Westbrook v. Savin Rock Condominiums Ass'n green
connappct · 1998
2 sentences

2002CT Page 5022 Westbrook v. Savin Rock Condominiums Assn., Inc ., 50 Conn. App. 236 , 240 , 717 A.2d 789 (1998).

2002CT Page 5022 Westbrook v. Savin Rock Condominiums Assn., Inc ., 50 Conn. App. 236 , 240 , 717 A.2d 789 (1998).

32001–2002
Miller v. Kirshner green
conn · 1993
2 sentences

1999Under the law of the case doctrine, “[a] judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Miller v. Kirshner, 225 Conn. 185, 192 , 621 A.2d 1326 (1993).

1999Under the law of the case doctrine, “[a] judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Miller v. Kirshner, 225 Conn. 185, 192 , 621 A.2d 1326 (1993).

31994–1999
Stones Trail, LLC v. Town of Weston neutral
connappct · 2017
2 sentences

2020We first set forth our standard of review and relevant legal principles. ‘‘[T]he application of the law of the case doctrine involves a question of law, over which our review is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Stones Trail, LLC v. Weston, 174 Conn. App. 715, 739 , 166 A.3d 832 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 926 , 171 A.3d 59 (2017). ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon inter- locutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was cor

2020We first set forth our standard of review and relevant legal principles. ‘‘[T]he application of the law of the case doctrine involves a question of law, over which our review is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Stones Trail, LLC v. Weston, 174 Conn. App. 715, 739 , 166 A.3d 832 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 926 , 171 A.3d 59 (2017). ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon inter- locutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was cor

22020–2022
Stones Trail, LLC v. Town of Weston green
conn · 2017
2 sentences

2020We first set forth our standard of review and relevant legal principles. ‘‘[T]he application of the law of the case doctrine involves a question of law, over which our review is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Stones Trail, LLC v. Weston, 174 Conn. App. 715, 739 , 166 A.3d 832 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 926 , 171 A.3d 59 (2017). ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon inter- locutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was cor

2020We first set forth our standard of review and relevant legal principles. ‘‘[T]he application of the law of the case doctrine involves a question of law, over which our review is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Stones Trail, LLC v. Weston, 174 Conn. App. 715, 739 , 166 A.3d 832 , cert. denied, 327 Conn. 926 , 171 A.3d 59 (2017). ‘‘The law of the case doctrine provides that [w]here a matter has previously been ruled upon inter- locutorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case, if it is of the opinion that the issue was cor

22020–2022
Parker v. Comm'r of Corr. green
conn · 2016
2 sentences

2017A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.... [O]ne judge may, in a proper case, vacate, modify, or depart from an interlocutory order or ruling of another judge in the same case, upon a question of law." (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Olson v. Mohammadu , 169 Conn.App. 243 , 263, 149 A.3d 198 , cert. denied, 324 Conn. 903 , 151 A.3d 1289 (2016). "[T]he app

2017A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.... [O]ne judge may, in a proper case, vacate, modify, or depart from an interlocutory order or ruling of another judge in the same case, upon a question of law." (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Olson v. Mohammadu , 169 Conn.App. 243 , 263, 149 A.3d 198 , cert. denied, 324 Conn. 903 , 151 A.3d 1289 (2016). "[T]he app

22017–2020
Olson v. Mohammadu green
connappct · 2016
2 sentences

2017A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.... [O]ne judge may, in a proper case, vacate, modify, or depart from an interlocutory order or ruling of another judge in the same case, upon a question of law." (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Olson v. Mohammadu , 169 Conn.App. 243 , 263, 149 A.3d 198 , cert. denied, 324 Conn. 903 , 151 A.3d 1289 (2016). "[T]he app

2017A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision.... [O]ne judge may, in a proper case, vacate, modify, or depart from an interlocutory order or ruling of another judge in the same case, upon a question of law." (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Olson v. Mohammadu , 169 Conn.App. 243 , 263, 149 A.3d 198 , cert. denied, 324 Conn. 903 , 151 A.3d 1289 (2016). "[T]he app

22017–2020
Henderson v. Lagoudis green
connappct · 2014
2 sentences

2015A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision. . . . [O]ne judge may, in a proper case, vacate, modify, or depart from an interlocutory order or ruling of another judge in the same case, upon a question of law.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Henderson v. Lagoudis, 148 Conn. App. 330 , 338–39, 85 A.3d 53 (2014). ‘‘We consider whether a court correctly applied

2015A judge is not bound to follow the decisions of another judge made at an earlier stage of the proceedings, and if the same point is again raised he has the same right to reconsider the question as if he had himself made the original decision. . . . [O]ne judge may, in a proper case, vacate, modify, or depart from an interlocutory order or ruling of another judge in the same case, upon a question of law.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Henderson v. Lagoudis, 148 Conn. App. 330 , 338–39, 85 A.3d 53 (2014). ‘‘We consider whether a court correctly applied

22015–2017
Gagne v. Vaccaro green
conn · 2004
2 sentences

2015Indeed, both the court and the par- ties were bound by the law of the case, as set forth in this court’s earlier decision thereon. ‘‘The law of the case doctrine applies . . . to subsequent proceedings in the same case. . . . [I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case . . . and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro, 80 Conn. App. 436 , 448 n.11, 835 A.2d 491 (2003),

2012Where a matter has previously been ruled upon interloc-utorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro, 80 Conn. App. 436, 448-49 , 835 A.2d 491 (2003), cert. denied, 268 Conn. 920 , 846 A.2d 881 (2004).

22012–2015
Old Kent Mortgage Services, Inc. v. Ford green
conn · 2004
2 sentences

2015Indeed, both the court and the par- ties were bound by the law of the case, as set forth in this court’s earlier decision thereon. ‘‘The law of the case doctrine applies . . . to subsequent proceedings in the same case. . . . [I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case . . . and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro, 80 Conn. App. 436 , 448 n.11, 835 A.2d 491 (2003),

2012Where a matter has previously been ruled upon interloc-utorily, the court in a subsequent proceeding in the case may treat that decision as the law of the case . . . .” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro, 80 Conn. App. 436, 448-49 , 835 A.2d 491 (2003), cert. denied, 268 Conn. 920 , 846 A.2d 881 (2004).

22012–2015
Gagne v. Vaccaro green
connappct · 2003
2 sentences

2015Indeed, both the court and the par- ties were bound by the law of the case, as set forth in this court’s earlier decision thereon. ‘‘The law of the case doctrine applies . . . to subsequent proceedings in the same case. . . . [I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case . . . and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro, 80 Conn. App. 436 , 448 n.11, 835 A.2d 491 (2003),

2015Indeed, both the court and the par- ties were bound by the law of the case, as set forth in this court’s earlier decision thereon. ‘‘The law of the case doctrine applies . . . to subsequent proceedings in the same case. . . . [I]t is a well-recognized principle of law that the opinion of an appellate court, so far as it is applicable, establishes the law of the case . . . and is equally obligatory upon the parties to the action and upon the trial court.’’ (Citation omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Gagne v. Vaccaro, 80 Conn. App. 436 , 448 n.11, 835 A.2d 491 (2003),

22012–2015
State v. Daniels green
conn · 1988
21989–2010
State v. Hubbard green
conn · 1993
21995–2003
Das v. Rodgers green
conn · 1998
22001–2001
Johnson v. Statewide Grievance Committee green
conn · 1998
22001–2001
Fiaschetti v. Nash Engineering Co. green
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12026–2026
State v. Harper green
conn · 2018
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State v. Crawford green
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12025–2025
Roger B. v. Commissioner of Correction green
connappct · 2019
12025–2025
Kellogg v. Middlesex Mutual Assurance Co. green
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12022–2022
DiSesa v. Hickey green
conn · 1971
12022–2022
Washington v. United States green
scotus · 1986
12022–2022
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Bowen v. Peoples green
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12020–2020
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12019–2019
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12017–2017
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conn · 2009
12016–2016
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conn · 1986
12015–2015
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conn · 2011
12015–2015

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (14) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110a (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53-21 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-60 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-275 (4)

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.

Where else courts name it

NY 833 (1923–2026) OH 682 (1924–2026) CA 564 (1910–2026) TX 449 (1970–2026) PA 419 (1938–2026) MI 399 (1972–2026) IL 388 (1939–2026) FL 309 (1947–2026) WA 301 (1946–2026) LA 282 (1961–2026) GA 186 (1921–2026) IN 168 (1967–2025) NV 150 (1968–2024) NJ 146 (1985–2026) TN 132 (1996–2026) AR 119 (1938–2025) CT 115 (1985–2026) MO 109 (1967–2025) KY 107 (1929–2026) CO 105 (1897–2026) UT 104 (1939–2025) AL 89 (1987–2026) NM 85 (1946–2025) NC 78 (1969–2025) VA 77 (1918–2026) AZ 77 (1956–2026) MD 70 (1985–2025) NE 68 (1910–2025) RI 67 (1951–2025) ND 63 (1987–2024) IA 63 (1945–2026) MT 61 (1972–2026) ID 61 (1978–2026) KS 58 (1991–2025) OR 57 (1924–2026) DE 56 (2000–2026) DC 56 (1963–2025) SC 52 (1995–2025) WI 52 (1986–2026) MS 43 (1917–2025) WV 42 (1934–2025) MN 40 (1933–2026) AK 33 (1966–2024) HI 31 (1914–2025) WY 27 (1986–2025) VT 19 (1977–2026) ME 18 (1979–2021) OK 17 (1947–2022) MA 16 (1994–2025) NH 15 (1990–2025) VI 13 (2009–2017) SD 12 (1967–2025)

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