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14 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 2002–2025 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
State v. Taylorgreen2 sentences2017See id., at 793-94 , 882 A.2d 682 ." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Delgado , 323 Conn. 801 , 810, 151 A.3d 345 (2016). 2017See id., at 793-94 , 882 A.2d 682 ." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Delgado , 323 Conn. 801 , 810, 151 A.3d 345 (2016). | 2 | 2 |
State v. Wardgreen2 sentences2022The ultimate legal correctness of the claim is not relevant to our jurisdictional analysis.’’ State v. Ward, 341 Conn. 142 , 153, 266 A.3d 807 (2021).3 ‘‘[T]he jurisdictional and merits inquiries are separate; whether the defendant ultimately succeeds on the merits of his claim does not affect the trial court’s jurisdiction to hear it.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Myers, supra, 459 . 2022The ultimate legal correctness of the claim is not relevant to our jurisdictional analysis.’’ State v. Ward, 341 Conn. 142 , 153, 266 A.3d 807 (2021).3 ‘‘[T]he jurisdictional and merits inquiries are separate; whether the defendant ultimately succeeds on the merits of his claim does not affect the trial court’s jurisdiction to hear it.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Myers, supra, 459 . | 1 | 2 |
Sullivan v. Stategreen2 sentences2002The court noted that even if the constitutional claim had been colorable, "direct judicial adjudication even of constitutional claims is not warranted when the relief sought by a litigant "might conceivably have been obtained through an alternative [statutory] procedure which [the litigant] has chosen to ignore." La Croix v. Board of Education, 199 Conn. 87 , quoting Sullivan v. State, 189 Conn. 550 559 (1983). 2002The court noted that even if the constitutional claim had been colorable, "direct judicial adjudication even of constitutional claims is not warranted when the relief sought by a litigant "might conceivably have been obtained through an alternative [statutory] procedure which [the litigant] has chosen to ignore." La Croix v. Board of Education, 199 Conn. 87 , quoting Sullivan v. State, 189 Conn. 550 , 559 (1983). | 1 | 2 |
Spiniello Construction Co. v. Town of Manchestergreen2 sentences2024Compare Spiniello Construction Co. v. Manchester, 189 Conn. 539, 545 , 456 A.2d 1199 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder had standing to challenge award of contract because evidence showed that bidding officials favored winning bidder by allowing that bidder to deviate from invitation for bids), with Ardmare Construction Co. v. Freedman, 191 Conn. 497, 506 , 467 A.2d 674 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder lacked standing because elements traditionally thought to undermine competitive bidding process were absent when official ‘‘did not apply its requirement inconsistently or in a discriminatory fashion’’). 2024Compare Spiniello Construction Co. v. Manchester, 189 Conn. 539, 545 , 456 A.2d 1199 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder had standing to challenge award of contract because evidence showed that bidding officials favored winning bidder by allowing that bidder to deviate from invitation for bids), with Ardmare Construction Co. v. Freedman, 191 Conn. 497, 506 , 467 A.2d 674 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder lacked standing because elements traditionally thought to undermine competitive bidding process were absent when official ‘‘did not apply its requirement inconsistently or in a discriminatory fashion’’). | 1 | 1 |
Ardmare Construction Co. v. Freedmangreen2 sentences2024Compare Spiniello Construction Co. v. Manchester, 189 Conn. 539, 545 , 456 A.2d 1199 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder had standing to challenge award of contract because evidence showed that bidding officials favored winning bidder by allowing that bidder to deviate from invitation for bids), with Ardmare Construction Co. v. Freedman, 191 Conn. 497, 506 , 467 A.2d 674 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder lacked standing because elements traditionally thought to undermine competitive bidding process were absent when official ‘‘did not apply its requirement inconsistently or in a discriminatory fashion’’). 2024Compare Spiniello Construction Co. v. Manchester, 189 Conn. 539, 545 , 456 A.2d 1199 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder had standing to challenge award of contract because evidence showed that bidding officials favored winning bidder by allowing that bidder to deviate from invitation for bids), with Ardmare Construction Co. v. Freedman, 191 Conn. 497, 506 , 467 A.2d 674 (1983) (unsuccessful bidder lacked standing because elements traditionally thought to undermine competitive bidding process were absent when official ‘‘did not apply its requirement inconsistently or in a discriminatory fashion’’). | 1 | 1 |
Bravo v. United Statesgreen1 sentence2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Chadrick Evan Fulksgreen1 sentence2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 1 |
Woods v. Interstate Realty Co.green2 sentences2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non 2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 1 |
Pyett v. Pennsylvania Building Co.red1 sentence2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 1 |
Nat Resrc Def Cncl v. NRCgreen1 sentence2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
State v. Delgado
green
2 sentences2018In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence." (Citation omitted; internal **784 quotation marks omitted.) State v. Delgado , supra, 323 Conn. at 810 , 151 A.3d 345 . 2018In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence." (Citation omitted; internal **784 quotation marks omitted.) State v. Delgado , supra, 323 Conn. at 810 , 151 A.3d 345 . | 3 | 2017–2018 |
State v. Evans
green
2 sentences2021In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence.’’ (Footnote added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Evans, 329 Conn. 770, 783 , 189 A.3d 1184 (2018), cert. denied, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 1304 , 203 L. Ed. 2d 425 (2019). ‘‘A colorable claim is one that is superficially well founded but that may ultimately be deemed invalid. . . . 2021In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence.’’ (Footnote added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Evans, 329 Conn. 770, 783 , 189 A.3d 1184 (2018), cert. denied, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 1304 , 203 L. Ed. 2d 425 (2019). ‘‘A colorable claim is one that is superficially well founded but that may ultimately be deemed invalid. . . . | 2 | 2021–2022 |
Evans v. Connecticut
green
2 sentences2021In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence.’’ (Footnote added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Evans, 329 Conn. 770, 783 , 189 A.3d 1184 (2018), cert. denied, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 1304 , 203 L. Ed. 2d 425 (2019). ‘‘A colorable claim is one that is superficially well founded but that may ultimately be deemed invalid. . . . 2021In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence.’’ (Footnote added; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Evans, 329 Conn. 770, 783 , 189 A.3d 1184 (2018), cert. denied, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 1304 , 203 L. Ed. 2d 425 (2019). ‘‘A colorable claim is one that is superficially well founded but that may ultimately be deemed invalid. . . . | 2 | 2021–2022 |
State v. Curcio
green
2 sentences2025Having to participate in an agency proceeding, in the absence of a colorable claim of immunity, is ‘‘an indirect result of an agency proceeding and 18 The city also cites Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000), and Halladay v. Commissioner of Correction, 340 Conn. 52, 62 , 262 A.3d 823 (2021), both of which apply our final judgment doctrine under State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 31 , 463 A.2d 566 (1983), to trial court proceedings. 2025Having to participate in an agency proceeding, in the absence of a colorable claim of immunity, is ‘‘an indirect result of an agency proceeding and 18 The city also cites Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000), and Halladay v. Commissioner of Correction, 340 Conn. 52, 62 , 262 A.3d 823 (2021), both of which apply our final judgment doctrine under State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 31 , 463 A.2d 566 (1983), to trial court proceedings. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Shay v. Rossi
red
2 sentences2025Having to participate in an agency proceeding, in the absence of a colorable claim of immunity, is ‘‘an indirect result of an agency proceeding and 18 The city also cites Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000), and Halladay v. Commissioner of Correction, 340 Conn. 52, 62 , 262 A.3d 823 (2021), both of which apply our final judgment doctrine under State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 31 , 463 A.2d 566 (1983), to trial court proceedings. 2025Having to participate in an agency proceeding, in the absence of a colorable claim of immunity, is ‘‘an indirect result of an agency proceeding and 18 The city also cites Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000), and Halladay v. Commissioner of Correction, 340 Conn. 52, 62 , 262 A.3d 823 (2021), both of which apply our final judgment doctrine under State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 31 , 463 A.2d 566 (1983), to trial court proceedings. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Halladay v. Commissioner of Correction
green
2 sentences2025Having to participate in an agency proceeding, in the absence of a colorable claim of immunity, is ‘‘an indirect result of an agency proceeding and 18 The city also cites Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000), and Halladay v. Commissioner of Correction, 340 Conn. 52, 62 , 262 A.3d 823 (2021), both of which apply our final judgment doctrine under State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 31 , 463 A.2d 566 (1983), to trial court proceedings. 2025Having to participate in an agency proceeding, in the absence of a colorable claim of immunity, is ‘‘an indirect result of an agency proceeding and 18 The city also cites Shay v. Rossi, 253 Conn. 134, 165 , 749 A.2d 1147 (2000), and Halladay v. Commissioner of Correction, 340 Conn. 52, 62 , 262 A.3d 823 (2021), both of which apply our final judgment doctrine under State v. Curcio, 191 Conn. 27, 31 , 463 A.2d 566 (1983), to trial court proceedings. | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Lawrence Brunoli, Inc. v. Town of Branford
green
2 sentences2024In addition, ‘‘an unsuccessful bidder to a municipal contract has no standing to assert a cause of action for money damages for failure of the municipality to follow its competitive bidding laws, regardless of whether the plaintiff alleges fraud, corruption or favoritism.’’ Lawrence Brunoli, Inc. v. Branford, 247 Conn. 407, 411 , 722 A.2d 271 (1999).14 Thus, in the absence of a colorable claim of fraud, corruption or other acts undermining the integrity of the bidding process, an unsuccessful bidder lacks standing to challenge the award of a public contract. 2024In addition, ‘‘an unsuccessful bidder to a municipal contract has no standing to assert a cause of action for money damages for failure of the municipality to follow its competitive bidding laws, regardless of whether the plaintiff alleges fraud, corruption or favoritism.’’ Lawrence Brunoli, Inc. v. Branford, 247 Conn. 407, 411 , 722 A.2d 271 (1999).14 Thus, in the absence of a colorable claim of fraud, corruption or other acts undermining the integrity of the bidding process, an unsuccessful bidder lacks standing to challenge the award of a public contract. | 1 | 2024–2024 |
State v. Myers
neutral
2 sentences2022In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction . . . .’’ (Footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Myers, 343 Conn. 447, 459 , 274 A.3d 100 (2022). ‘‘[T]o raise a colorable claim within the scope of Practice Book § 43-22, the legal claim and factual allegations must demonstrate a possibility that the defendant’s claim challenges his or her sentence or sentencing proceedings, not the underlying conviction. 2022In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction . . . .’’ (Footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Myers, 343 Conn. 447, 459 , 274 A.3d 100 (2022). ‘‘[T]o raise a colorable claim within the scope of Practice Book § 43-22, the legal claim and factual allegations must demonstrate a possibility that the defendant’s claim challenges his or her sentence or sentencing proceedings, not the underlying conviction. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
State v. McCleese
green
1 sentence2022In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction . . . .’’ (Citations omitted; footnote in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. McCleese, 333 Conn. 378 , 386, 215 A.3d 1154 (2019). | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Asset Acceptance, LLC v. Moberly
green
1 sentence2020Under the exception, ‘‘the only question on appeal is the jurisdictional one’’; in the absence of a colorable challenge to the trial court’s jurisdiction, ‘‘the appellate court’s own jurisdiction fails, and the appeal must be dismissed.’’ Asset Acceptance, LLC v. Moberly, supra, 333 . | 1 | 2020–2020 |
State v. Jason B.
neutral
2 sentences2019In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence." (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jason B. , 176 Conn. App. 236 , 243-44, 170 A.3d 139 (2017). 2019In the absence of a colorable claim requiring correction, the trial court has no jurisdiction to modify the sentence." (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jason B. , 176 Conn. App. 236 , 243-44, 170 A.3d 139 (2017). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
United States v. Arlene Elizabeth Rohde
green
1 sentence2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 2012–2012 |
United States v. Title Insurance & Trust Co.
green
2 sentences2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non 2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 2012–2012 |
United States v. Bueno
green
1 sentence2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Statewide Grievance Committee v. Rozbicki
green
2 sentences2012But under the present constitutional division of power, in the absence of a colorable claim of procedural corruption, these are judgments to be made by the legislature, not by this court. [5] For this reason, I am not swayed by the majority's citation to Statewide Grievance Committee v. Rozbicki, 211 Conn. 232 , 558 A.2d 986 (1989). 2012But under the present constitutional division of power, in the absence of a colorable claim of procedural corruption, these are judgments to be made by the legislature, not by this court. [5] For this reason, I am not swayed by the majority's citation to Statewide Grievance Committee v. Rozbicki, 211 Conn. 232 , 558 A.2d 986 (1989). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Roth v. Weston
yellow
2 sentences2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non 2012In the present case, both prongs of the test in Connecticut Associated Builders & Contractors speak equally to subject matter jurisdiction, whereas Rozbicki refers to a discussion of the merits following a finding that jurisdiction was lacking. [6] See, e.g., Roth v. Weston, 259 Conn. 202 , 789 A.2d 431 (2002) (announcing two-pronged jurisdictional test and concluding, after thorough analysis, that neither prong was met in that case). [7] See also, e.g., Woods v. Interstate Realty Co., 337 U.S. 535, 537 , 69 S.Ct. 1235 , 93 L.Ed. 1524 (1949) ("where a decision rests on two or more grounds, non | 1 | 2012–2012 |
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.