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rational basis test in Connecticut

88 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2026 4 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 (28)

CaseFollowedCited
United States Railroad Retirement Board v. Fritzgreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1996–2000
2 sentences

2000See United States Railroad Retirement Board v. Fritz, 449 U.S. 166 , 174 , 179 , 101 S.Ct. 453 , 66 L.Ed.2d 368 (1980), reh. denied, 450 U.S. 960 , 101 S.Ct. 1421 , 67 L.Ed.2d 385 (1981); Johnson v. Mehan, 225 Conn. 528 , 536 , 626 A.2d 24 (1993).

2000See United States Railroad Retirement Board v. Fritz, 449 U.S. 166 , 174 , 179 , 101 S.Ct. 453 , 66 L.Ed.2d 368 (1980), reh. denied, 450 U.S. 960 , 101 S.Ct. 1421 , 67 L.Ed.2d 385 (1981); Johnson v. Mehan, 225 Conn. 528 , 536 , 626 A.2d 24 (1993).

44
City of New Orleans v. Dukesgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1984–1992
2 sentences

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

44
State v. Higginsgreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., State v. Higgins, 265 Conn. 35 , 68–69, 826 A.2d 1126 (2003) (discussing, as part of equal protection claim analysis, whether defendant raised claim that statute is underinclusive or overinclusive).

2021See, e.g., State v. Higgins, 265 Conn. 35 , 68–69, 826 A.2d 1126 (2003) (discussing, as part of equal protection claim analysis, whether defendant raised claim that statute is underinclusive or overinclusive).

22
Vance v. Bradleygreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021See, e.g., Vance v. Bradley, 440 U.S. 93 , 108–109, 99 S. Ct. 939 , 59 L.

2021See, e.g., Vance v. Bradley, 440 U.S. 93 , 108–109, 99 S. Ct. 939 , 59 L.

22
State v. Morangreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019See State v. Moran, 264 Conn. 593, 615 , 825 A.2d 111 (2003).

2019See State v. Moran, 264 Conn. 593, 615 , 825 A.2d 111 (2003).

22
Bhinder v. Sun Co.green
conn · 2003 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2017
2 sentences

2004Co., 233 Conn. 437, 457 , 664 A.2d 279 (1995); see Bhinder v. Sun Co., 263 Conn. 358, 374 , 819 A.2d 822 (2003) (“retroactive legislation only must meet the most deferential standard of review, namely, the rational basis test”). 17 Even if we were to assume, arguendo, that the city was deprived of a protected property interest, we nevertheless conclude that §§ 7-433c and 31-306 (a) (2) constitute rational means to further a legitimate legislative purpose and, accordingly, satisfy the requirements of due process.

2004Co., 233 Conn. 437, 457 , 664 A.2d 279 (1995); see Bhinder v. Sun Co., 263 Conn. 358, 374 , 819 A.2d 822 (2003) (“retroactive legislation only must meet the most deferential standard of review, namely, the rational basis test”). 17 Even if we were to assume, arguendo, that the city was deprived of a protected property interest, we nevertheless conclude that §§ 7-433c and 31-306 (a) (2) constitute rational means to further a legitimate legislative purpose and, accordingly, satisfy the requirements of due process.

22
Donahue v. Town of Southingtongreen
conn · 2002 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2006
2 sentences

2006See Donahue v. Southington, 259 Conn. 783 , 794 n. 7, 792 A.2d 76 (2002). [11] A search for a legitimate state interest typically signifies a rational basis analysis.

2006See Donahue v. Southington, 259 Conn. 783 , 794 n. 7, 792 A.2d 76 (2002). [11] A search for a legitimate state interest typically signifies a rational basis analysis.

22
Zapata v. Burnsgreen
conn · 1988 · cited in 7 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–2006
2 sentences

1999The court’s function under the rational basis test “is to decide whether the classification and disparate treatment inherent in a statute bear a rational relationship to a legitimate state end and are based on reasons related to the accomplishment of that goal.” Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 507 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988); Daily v. New Britain Machine Co., 200 Conn. 562, 577 , 512 A.2d 893 (1986).

1999The court’s function under the rational basis test “is to decide whether the classification and disparate treatment inherent in a statute bear a rational relationship to a legitimate state end and are based on reasons related to the accomplishment of that goal.” Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 507 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988); Daily v. New Britain Machine Co., 200 Conn. 562, 577 , 512 A.2d 893 (1986).

17
Caldor's, Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc.green
conn · 1979 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1984–1999
2 sentences

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

14
Hammond v. Commissioner of Correctiongreen
conn · 2002 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2007See Hammond v. Commissioner of Correction, 259 Conn. 855, 888 , 792 A.2d 774 (2002) (if statute “does not implicate a fundamental right, we review [it] under a rational basis test” and “[i]n such circumstances, the state must show only that the law is not arbitrary or capricious, that is, that it bears a reasonable relation to some legitimate state purpose”).

2007See Hammond v. Commissioner of Correction, 259 Conn. 855, 888 , 792 A.2d 774 (2002) (if statute “does not implicate a fundamental right, we review [it] under a rational basis test” and “[i]n such circumstances, the state must show only that the law is not arbitrary or capricious, that is, that it bears a reasonable relation to some legitimate state purpose”).

13
Johnson v. Meehangreen
conn · 1993 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–2000
2 sentences

1994See also Johnson v. Meehan , 225 Conn. 528 , 535 , 626 A.2d 244 (1993) (where a plaintiff advances an equal protection claim, the court must ascertain whether the rational basis test or the more stringent strict scrutiny test should be used to assess the constitutionality of the statute).

1994See also Johnson v. Meehan , 225 Conn. 528 , 535 , 626 A.2d 244 (1993) (where a plaintiff advances an equal protection claim, the court must ascertain whether the rational basis test or the more stringent strict scrutiny test should be used to assess the constitutionality of the statute).

13
State v. Matosgreen
conn · 1997 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2021
2 sentences

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

12
Ramos v. Town of Vernongreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2021
2 sentences

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

12
Eugene W. Tyler v. Trammell E. Vickery, Ralph Banks, Jr. v. Trammell E. Vickery, James E. C. Perry v. Edward S. Sell, Jr.green
ca5 · 1975 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Campbell v. Board of Education, supra, 105 . "[T]he focus of the rational relationship test is not whether the state has superior means available to accomplish its objectives but whether the means it has chosen is a reasonable one." Tyler v. Vickery, 517 F.2d 1089 , 1102 (5th Cir. 1975), cert. denied 42 U.S. 940 (1976).

1992Courts generally employ a rational basis test to determine whether a grading procedure is constitutional. “[T]he focus of the rational relationship test is not whether the state has superior means available to accomplish its objectives, but whether the means it has chosen is a reasonable one.” Tyler v. Vickery, 517 F.2d 1089, 1102 (5th Cir. 1975), cert. denied, 426 U.S. 940 , 96 S. Ct. 2660 , 49 L.

12
Boddie v. Connecticutgreen
scotus · 1971 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
Shadburne-Vinton v. Dalkon Shield Trustgreen
ca4 · 1995 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Wesley Theological Seminary of the United Methodist Church v. United States Gypsum Companygreen
cadc · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
cluster 781247green
ca9 · 2003 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
San Antonio Independent School District v. Rodriguezgreen
scotus · 1973 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
City of Pawtucket v. Sundlungreen
ri · 1995 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
11
Hernandez v. Roblesgreen
ny · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Romer v. Evansgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
City Recycling, Inc. v. Stategreen
conn · 1999 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Fulton Corp. v. Faulknergreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Langworthy v. Marylandgreen
scotus · 1981 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
11
General Food Vending Inc. v. Town of Westfieldgreen
njsuperctappdiv · 1995 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
State v. Raogreen
conn · 1976 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Campbell v. Board of Educationgreen
conn · 1984 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Ramos v. Town of Vernongreen
conn · 2000 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2021
2 sentences

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

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Also cited on this issue (52)

CaseCitedYears
Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. EI Constructors, Inc. green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2002Id., 757 .

2002Id., 757 .

102002–2002
Daly v. DelPonte green
conn · 1993
2 sentences

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

2021We previously have held that ‘‘[this] explicit prohibition of discrimination because of physical [or mental] disability defines . . . constitutionally protected class[es] of persons whose rights are protected by requiring encroachments on these rights to pass a strict scrutiny test.’’ Daly v. DelPonte, 225 Conn. 499 , 513–14, 624 A.2d 876 (1993). ‘‘In the absence of a claim of deprivation of a funda- mental right [or the targeting of a suspect class], we have scrutinized such questions under a rational basis test. . . . [Under that standard] [t]he party claiming a constitutional violation bear

61993–2021
Krasnov v. United States green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1997Under the rational basis test, the court's function is "to decide whether the purpose of the legislature is a legitimate one and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way." Pierce v. Albanese, 144 Conn. 241 , 249 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957).

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

51984–1997
Albanese v. Pierce green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1997Under the rational basis test, the court's function is "to decide whether the purpose of the legislature is a legitimate one and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way." Pierce v. Albanese, 144 Conn. 241 , 249 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957).

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

51984–1997
Pierce v. Albanese green
conn · 1957
2 sentences

1997Under the rational basis test, the court's function is "to decide whether the purpose of the legislature is a legitimate one and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way." Pierce v. Albanese, 144 Conn. 241 , 249 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957).

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

51984–1997
Charles v. Atlantic Coast Line R. R. green
sc · 1907
2 sentences

1997Under the rational basis test, the court's function is "to decide whether the purpose of the legislature is a legitimate one and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way." Pierce v. Albanese, 144 Conn. 241 , 249 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957).

1992"Under the rational basis test, `[t]he court's function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one, and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.' Pierce v. Albanese, 144, Conn. 241, 249, 129 A.2d 606 , appeal dismissed, 355 U.S. 15 , 78 S.Ct. 36 , 2 L.Ed.2d 21 (1957); see New Orleans v. Dukes, 427 U.S. 297 , 303 , 96 S.Ct. 2513 , 49 L.Ed.2d 511 (1976); McGowan v. Maryland, 366 U.S. 520 , 425, 81 S.Ct. 1101 , 6 L.Ed.2d 393 (1961); Caldor's Inc. v. Bedding Barn, Inc. 177 Conn. 304 , 315 , 417 A.2d 343

51984–1997
Circuit-Wise, Inc. v. Commissioner of Revenue Services green
conn · 1990
2 sentences

1997“Under the rational basis test, [t]he court’s function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Circuit-Wise, Inc. v. Commissioner of Revenue Services, 215 Conn. 292, 300 , 576 A.2d 1259 (1990).

1997“Under the rational basis test, [t]he court’s function . . . is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Circuit-Wise, Inc. v. Commissioner of Revenue Services, 215 Conn. 292, 300 , 576 A.2d 1259 (1990).

41996–1998
Kimel v. Florida Board of Regents green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2021Id., 447 (‘‘[i]f the statute does not impact a fundamental right, then we apply the [rational basis] test to the statute’’). ‘‘[W]hen conducting rational basis review we will not overturn such [government action] unless the varying treatment of different groups or per- sons is so unrelated to the achievement of any combina- tion of legitimate purposes that we can only conclude that the [government’s] actions were irrational.’’ (Inter- nal quotation marks omitted.) Kimel v. Florida Board of Regents, 528 U.S. 62, 84 , 120 S. Ct. 631 , 145 L.

2021Id., 447 (‘‘[i]f the statute does not impact a fundamental right, then we apply the [rational basis] test to the statute’’). ‘‘[W]hen conducting rational basis review we will not overturn such [government action] unless the varying treatment of different groups or per- sons is so unrelated to the achievement of any combina- tion of legitimate purposes that we can only conclude that the [government’s] actions were irrational.’’ (Inter- nal quotation marks omitted.) Kimel v. Florida Board of Regents, 528 U.S. 62, 84 , 120 S. Ct. 631 , 145 L.

22021–2021
City of Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2008In summarizing the rational basis test, the court referred to the fact that, where the group involved has characteristics relevant to state interests, "courts have been very reluctant, as they should be in our federal system and with our respect for the separation of powers, to closely scrutinize legislative choices...." (Emphasis added.) Id., at 441, 105 S.Ct. 3249 .

2008The court then turned to its explanation of why it rejected quasi-suspect classification for the mentally retarded, stating: "[T]he distinctive legislative response, both national and state, to the plight of those who are mentally retarded demonstrates not only that they have unique problems, but also that lawmakers have been addressing their difficulties in a manner that belies a continuing antipathy or prejudice and a corresponding need for more intrusive oversight by the judiciary. " (Emphasis added.) Id., at 443, 105 S.Ct. 3249 .

22006–2008
Broadley v. Board of Education green
conn · 1994
2 sentences

2006See, e.g., Romer v. Evans, supra, 517 U.S. at 632 , 116 S.Ct. 1620 ; Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc., supra, 473 U.S. at 446 , 105 S.Ct. 3249 ; Broadley v. Board of Education, 229 Conn. 1 , 9 n. 16, 639 A.2d 502 (1994); State v. Campbell, 224 Conn. 168, 186 , 617 A.2d 889 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2365 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993); Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 505 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988). [12] Although the target of harsh criticism; see, e.g., N. Lund & J.

2006See, e.g., Romer v. Evans, supra, 517 U.S. at 632 , 116 S.Ct. 1620 ; Cleburne v. Cleburne Living Center, Inc., supra, 473 U.S. at 446 , 105 S.Ct. 3249 ; Broadley v. Board of Education, 229 Conn. 1 , 9 n. 16, 639 A.2d 502 (1994); State v. Campbell, 224 Conn. 168, 186 , 617 A.2d 889 (1992), cert. denied, 508 U.S. 919 , 113 S.Ct. 2365 , 124 L.Ed.2d 271 (1993); Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 505 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988). [12] Although the target of harsh criticism; see, e.g., N. Lund & J.

21997–2006
Ryszkiewicz v. City of New Britain green
conn · 1984
2 sentences

2001In Ryszkiewsicz v. New Britain, [ 193 Conn. 589, 597-98 , 479 A.2d 793 (1984)], we applied the rational basis test to a statute despite the plaintiffs claim that it must face strict scrutiny because it impinges on the fundamental right to recover damages for injuries from tortious acts, citing the Connecticut constitution, article first, § 10.

2001In Ryszkiewsicz v. New Britain, [ 193 Conn. 589, 597-98 , 479 A.2d 793 (1984)], we applied the rational basis test to a statute despite the plaintiffs claim that it must face strict scrutiny because it impinges on the fundamental right to recover damages for injuries from tortious acts, citing the Connecticut constitution, article first, § 10.

21993–2001
Town of Beacon Falls v. Posick green
conn · 1989
2 sentences

2000"The test of illegality is whether the regulation is rationally related to the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. . . . [C]ourts can interfere CT Page 13108 only in those extreme circumstances where the action taken is unreasonable, discriminatory or arbitrary." Beacon Falls v. Posick, 212 Conn. 570 , 585 , 563 A.2d 285 (1989). "[A] presumption of validity is accorded to municipal ordinances.

2000"The test of illegality is whether the regulation is rationally related to the protection of the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. . . . [C]ourts can interfere CT Page 13108 only in those extreme circumstances where the action taken is unreasonable, discriminatory or arbitrary." Beacon Falls v. Posick, 212 Conn. 570 , 585 , 563 A.2d 285 (1989). "[A] presumption of validity is accorded to municipal ordinances.

21992–2000
Gallacher v. Commissioner of Revenue Services green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

1997"The first step in confronting the plaintiffs' equal protection argument is to ascertain whether the rational basis test or the more stringent strict scrutiny test applies." Gallacher v. Commissioner of Revenue Services, 221 Conn. 166 , 181 , 602 A.2d 996 (1992).

1997"The first step in confronting the plaintiffs' equal protection argument is to ascertain whether the rational basis test or the more stringent strict scrutiny test applies." Gallacher v. Commissioner of Revenue Services, 221 Conn. 166 , 181 , 602 A.2d 996 (1992).

21997–1997
Keogh v. City of Bridgeport green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

1997"When a statutory classification impinges upon an inherently suspect class or affects a CT Page 2182 fundamental personal right, the statute is subject to strict scrutiny and is justified only by a compelling state interest." Keogh v. Bridgeport, 187 Conn. 53 , 66 , 444 A.2d 225 (1982).

1997"When a statutory classification impinges upon an inherently suspect class or affects a CT Page 2182 fundamental personal right, the statute is subject to strict scrutiny and is justified only by a compelling state interest." Keogh v. Bridgeport, 187 Conn. 53 , 66 , 444 A.2d 225 (1982).

21997–1997
Frazier v. Manson green
conn · 1979
2 sentences

1997Frazier v. Manson, 176 Conn. 638 , 646-647 , 451 A.2d 408 (1979).

1997Frazier v. Manson, 176 Conn. 638 , 646-47 , 451 A.2d 408 (1979).

21997–1997
Harbor Insurance v. Groppo green
conn · 1988
2 sentences

1996Co. v. Groppo, 208 Conn. 505, 509 , 544 A.2d 1221 (1988).

1995“Under the rational basis test, the court’s function ... is to decide whether the purpose of the legislation is a legitimate one and whether the particular enactment is designed to accomplish that purpose in a fair and reasonable way.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 509 .

21995–1996
United States v. Carlton green
scotus · 1994
12017–2017
Federal Communications Commission v. Beach Communications, Inc. green
scotus · 1993
12016–2016
Society Insurance v. Labor & Industry Review Commission green
wis · 2010
12015–2015
Hart v. United States green
scotus · 2002
12015–2015
Martinez v. Cockrell green
scotus · 2002
12015–2015
United States v. Carolene Products Co. green
scotus · 1938
12008–2008
State v. Campbell green
conn · 1992
12006–2006
State v. Limon green
kan · 2005
12006–2006
Johnson v. Florida green
scotus · 1993
12006–2006
Splawn v. United States green
scotus · 1993
12006–2006
Campbell v. Connecticut green
scotus · 1993
12006–2006
Serrano v. Aetna Insurance green
conn · 1995
12004–2004
Grover v. Town of Manchester green
conn · 1975
12004–2004
Richardson v. Illinois green
scotus · 1975
12004–2004
Howell v. Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co. of Virginia green
scotus · 1975
12004–2004
Mullaly v. Smyth green
sc · 1913
12004–2004
Foti v. Richardson green
connappct · 1993
12003–2003
Massachusetts Board of Retirement v. Murgia green
scotus · 1976
12003–2003
Barket, Levy & Fine, Inc. v. St. Louis Thermal Energy Corporation Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District green
ca8 · 1994
12002–2002
cluster 704081 green
ca9 · 1995
12002–2002
Heller v. Doe Ex Rel. Doe green
scotus · 1993
12002–2002
Keegan v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance green
conn · 1996
12001–2001
Clarke v. Comissioner of Correction green
conn · 1996
12001–2001
Keegan v. Aetna Life & Casualty Insurance green
connappct · 1996
12001–2001

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (15) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-1 (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-35a (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-46a (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-59 (5) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 31-275 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-183 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-134 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-71 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-72a (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-48 (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

IL 630 (1980–2026) CA 364 (1976–2026) WA 223 (1973–2025) OH 222 (1975–2026) PA 209 (1973–2026) TX 197 (1975–2025) IA 185 (1977–2026) NY 173 (1973–2025) MI 147 (1959–2026) NJ 142 (1974–2026) CO 133 (1981–2026) FL 125 (1977–2025) MN 121 (1978–2024) KS 114 (1983–2026) AZ 97 (1978–2025) WI 97 (1979–2025) CT 88 (1980–2026) AR 79 (1983–2025) MD 77 (1973–2022) TN 75 (1976–2025) ID 60 (1980–2022) NH 60 (1975–2025) MA 59 (1977–2025) IN 57 (1974–2024) ND 52 (1979–2025) MO 51 (1978–2025) AK 50 (1973–2020) NM 50 (1983–2025) KY 50 (1992–2026) GA 48 (1980–2023) NC 46 (1974–2025) HI 45 (1972–2024) MT 44 (1981–2024) ME 39 (1978–2026) SC 37 (1990–2026) OK 33 (1984–2024) AL 29 (1980–2025) VA 28 (1984–2025) UT 27 (1978–2026) RI 24 (1979–2020) MS 22 (1994–2025) VT 21 (1980–2023) WV 20 (1977–2025) NE 18 (1986–2025) SD 17 (1987–2026) OR 17 (1988–2025) WY 17 (1982–2026) DC 16 (1977–2024) LA 16 (1984–2024) NV 15 (1975–2021) DE 15 (1978–2024) VI 6 (1987–2017) MP 2 (1989–2024)

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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