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concept rule in Connecticut

14 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1990–2026 1 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
George v. Ericsongreen
conn · 1999 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017Indeed, the very concept of the rule of law underlying our own [c]onstitution requires such continuity over time that a respect for precedent is, by definition, indispensable." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 321 Conn. 375 , 378, 140 A.3d 811 (2016) ; see Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey , 505 U.S. 833 , 854, 112 S.Ct. 2791 , 120 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1992) ; see also George v. Ericson , 250 Conn. 312 , 318, 736 A.2d 889 (1999) ("Stare decisis is justified because it allows for predictability in the ordering of conduct, it promotes the necessary perception

2017Indeed, the very concept of the rule of law underlying our own [c]onstitution requires such continuity over time that a respect for precedent is, by definition, indispensable." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 321 Conn. 375 , 378, 140 A.3d 811 (2016) ; see Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey , 505 U.S. 833 , 854, 112 S.Ct. 2791 , 120 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1992) ; see also George v. Ericson , 250 Conn. 312 , 318, 736 A.2d 889 (1999) ("Stare decisis is justified because it allows for predictability in the ordering of conduct, it promotes the necessary perception

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Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Caseyred
scotus · 1992 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017Indeed, the very concept of the rule of law underlying our own [c]onstitution requires such continuity over time that a respect for precedent is, by definition, indispensable." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 321 Conn. 375 , 378, 140 A.3d 811 (2016) ; see Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey , 505 U.S. 833 , 854, 112 S.Ct. 2791 , 120 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1992) ; see also George v. Ericson , 250 Conn. 312 , 318, 736 A.2d 889 (1999) ("Stare decisis is justified because it allows for predictability in the ordering of conduct, it promotes the necessary perception

2017Indeed, the very concept of the rule of law underlying our own [c]onstitution requires such continuity over time that a respect for precedent is, by definition, indispensable." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 321 Conn. 375 , 378, 140 A.3d 811 (2016) ; see Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey , 505 U.S. 833 , 854, 112 S.Ct. 2791 , 120 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1992) ; see also George v. Ericson , 250 Conn. 312 , 318, 736 A.2d 889 (1999) ("Stare decisis is justified because it allows for predictability in the ordering of conduct, it promotes the necessary perception

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International Paper Company v. The Inhabitants of the Town of Jay, Maine, Appeal of State of Mainegreen
ca1 · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026Cir. 1967); see also International Paper Co. v. Inhabitants of Jay, Maine, 887 F.2d 338, 346 (1st Cir. 1989).

2026Cir. 1967); see also International Paper Co. v. Inhabitants of Jay, Maine, 887 F.2d 338, 346 (1st Cir. 1989).

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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 (11)

CaseCitedYears
Fisette v. DiPietro green
connappct · 1992
2 sentences

1997“Inherent in the concept of waiver is the notion of assent, which is an act of understanding that presupposes that the party to be affected has knowledge of its rights but does not want to assert them.” Fisette v. DiPietro, 28 Conn. App. 379, 385 , 611 A.2d 417 (1992).

1997“Inherent in the concept of waiver is the notion of assent, which is an act of understanding that presupposes that the party to be affected has knowledge of its rights but does not want to assert them.” Fisette v. DiPietro, 28 Conn. App. 379, 385 , 611 A.2d 417 (1992).

31995–1997
State v. Peeler green
conn · 2016
2 sentences

2017Indeed, the very concept of the rule of law underlying our own [c]onstitution requires such continuity over time that a respect for precedent is, by definition, indispensable." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 321 Conn. 375 , 378, 140 A.3d 811 (2016) ; see Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey , 505 U.S. 833 , 854, 112 S.Ct. 2791 , 120 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1992) ; see also George v. Ericson , 250 Conn. 312 , 318, 736 A.2d 889 (1999) ("Stare decisis is justified because it allows for predictability in the ordering of conduct, it promotes the necessary perception

2017Indeed, the very concept of the rule of law underlying our own [c]onstitution requires such continuity over time that a respect for precedent is, by definition, indispensable." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Peeler , 321 Conn. 375 , 378, 140 A.3d 811 (2016) ; see Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey , 505 U.S. 833 , 854, 112 S.Ct. 2791 , 120 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1992) ; see also George v. Ericson , 250 Conn. 312 , 318, 736 A.2d 889 (1999) ("Stare decisis is justified because it allows for predictability in the ordering of conduct, it promotes the necessary perception

22017–2017
William E. Nuesse, Commissioner of Banks, State of Wisconsin v. William Camp, Comptroller of the Currency green
cadc · 1967
2 sentences

2026This provi- sion was promulgated in 1946 “to avoid exclusionary constructions [of rule 24 (b) when] . . . public officials seek permission to intervene, and the amendment in effect expands the concept of claim or defense12 insofar as intervention by a governmental officer or agency is concerned.” (Footnote added; footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Nuesse v. Camp, 385 F.2d 694 , 704–705 (D.C.

2026This provi- sion was promulgated in 1946 “to avoid exclusionary constructions [of rule 24 (b) when] . . . public officials seek permission to intervene, and the amendment in effect expands the concept of claim or defense12 insofar as intervention by a governmental officer or agency is concerned.” (Footnote added; footnote omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Nuesse v. Camp, 385 F.2d 694, 704–705 (D.C.

12026–2026
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
2 sentences

2018Strickland [v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1984) ] introduces the concept of presumption of prejudice, which Cronic later refines....

2018Strickland [v. Washington , 466 U.S. 668 , 104 S.Ct. 2052 , 80 L.Ed. 2d 674 (1984) ] introduces the concept of presumption of prejudice, which Cronic later refines....

12018–2018
State v. Kitchens green
conn · 2011
1 sentence

2017The court reiterated that, with respect to Golding and the concept of waiver, "[a] constitutional claim that has been waived does not satisfy the third prong of the Golding test because, in such circumstances, we simply cannot conclude that injustice [has been] done to either party ... or that the alleged constitutional violation ... exists and ... deprived the defendant of a fair trial ...." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., at 467, 10 A.3d 942 .

12017–2017
Dickerson v. United States red
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2016"While stare decisis is not an inexorable command ... particularly when we are interpreting the [c]onstitution ... even in constitutional cases, the doctrine carries such persuasive force that we have always required a departure from precedent to be supported by some special justification." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Dickerson v. United States, 530 U.S. 428 , 443, 120 S.Ct. 2326 , 147 L.Ed.2d 405 (2000).

2016"While stare decisis is not an inexorable command ... particularly when we are interpreting the [c]onstitution ... even in constitutional cases, the doctrine carries such persuasive force that we have always required a departure from precedent to be supported by some special justification." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Dickerson v. United States, 530 U.S. 428 , 443, 120 S.Ct. 2326 , 147 L.Ed.2d 405 (2000).

12016–2016
State v. Golding green
conn · 1989
2 sentences

1998The defendant failed to raise this claim at trial and now seeks review under State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989), 9 or, alternatively, under the plain error doctrine.

1998The defendant failed to raise this claim at trial and now seeks review under State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989), 9 or, alternatively, under the plain error doctrine.

11998–1998
Novella v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co. green
conn · 1972
2 sentences

1992Novella v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., 163 Conn. 552, 562 , 316 A.2d 394 (1972). “ ‘Waiver may be inferred from the circumstances if it is reasonable so to do.’ ” Id.

1992Novella v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., 163 Conn. 552, 562 , 316 A.2d 394 (1972). “ ‘Waiver may be inferred from the circumstances if it is reasonable so to do.’ ” Id.

11992–1992
First Connecticut Small Business Investment Co. v. Arba, Inc. green
conn · 1976
2 sentences

1990In First Connecticut Small Business Investment Co. v. Arba, Inc., 170 Conn. 168 , at 174-175 (1976), the court stated the concept that the doctrine of estoppel could be applied in circumstances of fraud.

1990"When the Statute of Frauds is pleaded (as a defense) the doctrine may be applied to prevent the use of that statute to accomplish a fraud." Id. citing Wolfe v. Wallingford Bank Trust Co., 124 Conn. 507 , 515 (1938).

11990–1990
Wolfe v. Wallingford Bank & Trust Co. green
conn · 1938
1 sentence

1990"When the Statute of Frauds is pleaded (as a defense) the doctrine may be applied to prevent the use of that statute to accomplish a fraud." Id. citing Wolfe v. Wallingford Bank Trust Co., 124 Conn. 507 , 515 (1938).

11990–1990
Helbig v. Zoning Commission of Noank Fire District green
conn · 1981
1 sentence

1990While Helbig v. Zoning Commission, 185 Conn. 294 , 299 , 300 , dealt with a different legal issue, it supports the concept that a challenge to enforcement of zoning regulations can be made in an administrative appeal on grounds of estoppel, particularly where the same issue is likely to arise in future proceedings.

11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-59 (3)

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

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