burden of proving harmful error in Connecticut

13 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2025 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
State v. Silvagreen conn · 1986 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1987–1994 2 sentences 1994See State v. Silva, 201 Conn. 244, 250 , 513 A.2d 1202 (1986); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 627 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984). 1994See State v. Silva, 201 Conn. 244, 250 , 513 A.2d 1202 (1986); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 627 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984).	2	3
State v. Conroygreen conn · 1984 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1994 2 sentences 1994See State v. Silva, 201 Conn. 244, 250 , 513 A.2d 1202 (1986); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 627 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984). 1994See State v. Silva, 201 Conn. 244, 250 , 513 A.2d 1202 (1986); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 627 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984).	1	3
State v. Ruthgreen conn · 1980 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986 2 sentences 1986State v. Talton, 197 Conn. 280, 289-90 , 497 A.2d 35 (1985); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 626-27 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984); see State v. Ruth, 181 Conn. 187, 196-97 , 435 A.2d 3 (1980). 1986State v. Talton, 197 Conn. 280, 289-90 , 497 A.2d 35 (1985); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 626-27 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984); see State v. Ruth, 181 Conn. 187, 196-97 , 435 A.2d 3 (1980).	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (6)

Case	Cited	Years
Manning v. Michael green conn · 1982 2 sentences 2014The burden of proving harmful error rests on the party asserting it . . . and the ultimate question is whether the erroneous action would likely affect the result.’’ (Citations omitted.) Manning v. Michael, 188 Conn. 607, 611 , 452 A.2d 1157 (1982). 2014The burden of proving harmful error rests on the party asserting it . . . and the ultimate question is whether the erroneous action would likely affect the result.’’ (Citations omitted.) Manning v. Michael, 188 Conn. 607, 611 , 452 A.2d 1157 (1982).	6	1985–2014
State v. Dolphin green conn · 1979 2 sentences 1989The burden of proving harmful error rests on the party asserting it; State v. Dolphin, 178 Conn. 564, 571 , 424 A.2d 266 (1979); and the ultimate question is whether the erroneous action would likely affect the result. 1989The burden of proving harmful error rests on the party asserting it; State v. Dolphin, 178 Conn. 564, 571 , 424 A.2d 266 (1979); and the ultimate question is whether the erroneous action would likely affect the result.	3	1982–1989
State v. McClain green conn · 1976 2 sentences 1989State v. McClain, 171 Conn. 293, 300 , 370 A.2d 928 (1976).” Manning v. Michael, 188 Conn. 607, 611 , 452 A.2d 1157 (1982). 1989State v. McClain, 171 Conn. 293, 300 , 370 A.2d 928 (1976).” Manning v. Michael, 188 Conn. 607, 611 , 452 A.2d 1157 (1982).	2	1982–1989
Tala E. H. v. Syed I. neutral connappct · 2018 2 sentences 2025H. v. Syed I., 183 Conn. App. 224, 248 , 192 A.3d 494 (2018), companies, the court unequivocally foreclosed the defendant from submitting any exhibits into evidence and did not provide her with an opportunity to fully cross-examine the plaintiff or to present any witnesses. 2025H. v. Syed I., 183 Conn. App. 224, 248 , 192 A.3d 494 (2018), companies, the court unequivocally foreclosed the defendant from submitting any exhibits into evidence and did not provide her with an opportunity to fully cross-examine the plaintiff or to present any witnesses.	1	2025–2025
State v. Shashaty green conn · 1987 2 sentences 1988We have recently held that an erroneous missing witness charge at a criminal trial “engenders a claim arising under state law and does not involve any constitutional right” and that, accordingly, “the defendant bears the burden of proving harmful error.” State v. Shashaty, 205 Conn. 39, 44 , 529 A.2d 1308 (1987). “[T]he defendant must show that the charge was likely to have affected the verdict.” Id. 1988We have recently held that an erroneous missing witness charge at a criminal trial “engenders a claim arising under state law and does not involve any constitutional right” and that, accordingly, “the defendant bears the burden of proving harmful error.” State v. Shashaty, 205 Conn. 39, 44 , 529 A.2d 1308 (1987). “[T]he defendant must show that the charge was likely to have affected the verdict.” Id.	1	1988–1988
State v. Talton green conn · 1985 2 sentences 1986State v. Talton, 197 Conn. 280, 289-90 , 497 A.2d 35 (1985); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 626-27 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984); see State v. Ruth, 181 Conn. 187, 196-97 , 435 A.2d 3 (1980). 1986State v. Talton, 197 Conn. 280, 289-90 , 497 A.2d 35 (1985); State v. Conroy, 194 Conn. 623, 626-27 , 484 A.2d 448 (1984); see State v. Ruth, 181 Conn. 187, 196-97 , 435 A.2d 3 (1980).	1	1986–1986

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (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

CT 13 (1982–2025) TX 2 (1974–1982)

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.

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