counter claim in Connecticut

12 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1990–2025 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 (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Noyes v. Antiques at Pompey Hollow, LLCgreen connappct · 2013 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 2 sentences 2025In that case, our Supreme Court held that, ‘‘when certain claims provide for a party’s recovery of contractual attorney’s fees but others do not, a party is nevertheless entitled to a full recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees if an apportionment is impracticable because the claims arise from a common factual nucleus and are intertwined.’’ Id., 333; see also, e.g., Noyes v. Antiques at Pompey Hollow, LLC, 144 Conn. App. 582, 599 , 73 A.3d 794 (2013) (trial court properly determined that apportionment of fees between counts on which plaintiff prevailed and counts on which plain- tiff lost was 2025In that case, our Supreme Court held that, ‘‘when certain claims provide for a party’s recovery of contractual attorney’s fees but others do not, a party is nevertheless entitled to a full recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees if an apportionment is impracticable because the claims arise from a common factual nucleus and are intertwined.’’ Id., 333; see also, e.g., Noyes v. Antiques at Pompey Hollow, LLC, 144 Conn. App. 582, 599 , 73 A.3d 794 (2013) (trial court properly determined that apportionment of fees between counts on which plaintiff prevailed and counts on which plain- tiff lost was	1	1
Sovereign Bank v. Harrisongreen connappct · 2018 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 2 sentences 2024See Sov- ereign Bank v. Harrison, 184 Conn. App. 436, 443 , 194 A.3d 1284 (2018). 2024See Sov- ereign Bank v. Harrison, 184 Conn. App. 436, 443 , 194 A.3d 1284 (2018).	1	1
Barash v. Lembogreen conn · 2023 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024 1 sentence 2024See id., 114, 121–25; see also Barash v. Lembo, 348 Conn. 264, 297 , 303 A.3d 577 (2023); Larobina v. McDonald, 274 Conn. 394 , 400–403, 876 A.2d 522 (2005).	1	1
Town of Wallingford v. Glen Valley Associates, Inc.green conn · 1983 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014See, e.g., Wallingford v. Glen Valley Associates, Inc., 190 Conn. 158, 161 , 459 A.2d 525 (1983) (‘‘[t]he transaction test is one of practicality, and the trial court’s determination as to whether the test has been met ought not to be disturbed except for an abuse of discretion’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]).	1	1
Wallingford v. GLEN VALLEY ASSOCIATES, INC.green conn · 1983 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 1 sentence 2014See, e.g., Wallingford v. Glen Valley Associates, Inc., 190 Conn. 158, 161 , 459 A.2d 525 (1983) (‘‘[t]he transaction test is one of practicality, and the trial court’s determination as to whether the test has been met ought not to be disturbed except for an abuse of discretion’’ [internal quotation marks omitted]).	1	1
Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. El Constructors, Inc.green connappct · 1993 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997See Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman v. EI Constructors, 32 Conn. App. 118 , 131 , 628 A.2d 601 (1993). 1997See Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman v. EI Constructors, 32 Conn. App. 118 , 131 , 628 A.2d 601 (1993).	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 (15)

Case	Cited	Years
Doe v. Town of W. Hartford green conn · 2018 2 sentences 2025Pertinent to this appeal, count two of the counterclaim alleged that the plaintiff failed to place the defendant’s security deposit into an escrow account in violation of General Statutes § 47a-21 (h),4 and count five of the counter- claim alleged multiple violations5 of CUTPA.6 The mat- ter was tried before the court, Shaban, J., on July 12, (2024); Doe v. West Hartford, 168 Conn. App. 354 , 359 n.5, 147 A.3d 1083 (2016), aff’d, 328 Conn. 172 , 177 A.3d 1128 (2018). 4 General Statutes § 47a-21 (h) provides in relevant part: ‘‘(1) Each landlord shall immediately deposit the entire amount of an 2025Pertinent to this appeal, count two of the counterclaim alleged that the plaintiff failed to place the defendant’s security deposit into an escrow account in violation of General Statutes § 47a-21 (h),4 and count five of the counter- claim alleged multiple violations5 of CUTPA.6 The mat- ter was tried before the court, Shaban, J., on July 12, (2024); Doe v. West Hartford, 168 Conn. App. 354 , 359 n.5, 147 A.3d 1083 (2016), aff’d, 328 Conn. 172 , 177 A.3d 1128 (2018). 4 General Statutes § 47a-21 (h) provides in relevant part: ‘‘(1) Each landlord shall immediately deposit the entire amount of an	1	2025–2025
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Assn. v. Essaghof green conn · 2020 1 sentence 2025In her objection, the defendant argued, inter alia, that her second and third special defenses were supported by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Assn. v. Essaghof, 336 Conn. 633, 650 , 249 A.3d 327 (2020), in which our Supreme Court held that, in the context of a strict foreclosure action, the only procedure available to a plaintiff to recover its mortgage 3 We note that, in the heading of the section of the memorandum of law that addressed res judicata, the plaintiff made no mention of the counter- claim, stating only: ‘‘The special defenses are also barred by the doctrine of res judicata.’’ Ho	1	2025–2025
Doe v. Town of W. Hartford green connappct · 2016 2 sentences 2025Pertinent to this appeal, count two of the counterclaim alleged that the plaintiff failed to place the defendant’s security deposit into an escrow account in violation of General Statutes § 47a-21 (h),4 and count five of the counter- claim alleged multiple violations5 of CUTPA.6 The mat- ter was tried before the court, Shaban, J., on July 12, (2024); Doe v. West Hartford, 168 Conn. App. 354 , 359 n.5, 147 A.3d 1083 (2016), aff’d, 328 Conn. 172 , 177 A.3d 1128 (2018). 4 General Statutes § 47a-21 (h) provides in relevant part: ‘‘(1) Each landlord shall immediately deposit the entire amount of an 2025Pertinent to this appeal, count two of the counterclaim alleged that the plaintiff failed to place the defendant’s security deposit into an escrow account in violation of General Statutes § 47a-21 (h),4 and count five of the counter- claim alleged multiple violations5 of CUTPA.6 The mat- ter was tried before the court, Shaban, J., on July 12, (2024); Doe v. West Hartford, 168 Conn. App. 354 , 359 n.5, 147 A.3d 1083 (2016), aff’d, 328 Conn. 172 , 177 A.3d 1128 (2018). 4 General Statutes § 47a-21 (h) provides in relevant part: ‘‘(1) Each landlord shall immediately deposit the entire amount of an	1	2025–2025
Larobina v. McDonald green conn · 2005 2 sentences 2024See id., 114, 121–25; see also Barash v. Lembo, 348 Conn. 264, 297 , 303 A.3d 577 (2023); Larobina v. McDonald, 274 Conn. 394 , 400–403, 876 A.2d 522 (2005). 2024See id., 114, 121–25; see also Barash v. Lembo, 348 Conn. 264, 297 , 303 A.3d 577 (2023); Larobina v. McDonald, 274 Conn. 394 , 400–403, 876 A.2d 522 (2005).	1	2024–2024
Bertero v. National General Corp. green cal · 1974 2 sentences 2024Some authorities have recognized an action for malicious prosecution based on the filing of a cross-complaint or counterclaim by [the] defendant on the theory that such cross-pleadings institute a sepa- rate and independent cause of action and potentially only by the clogging of already crowded dockets, but by the unscrupulous use of the courts by individuals . . . as instruments with which to mali- ciously injure their fellow men.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bertero v. National General Corp., 13 Cal. 3d 43, 51 , 529 P.2d 608 , 118 Cal. Rptr. 184 (1974) (en banc). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LA 2024Some authorities have recognized an action for malicious prosecution based on the filing of a cross-complaint or counterclaim by [the] defendant on the theory that such cross-pleadings institute a sepa- rate and independent cause of action and potentially only by the clogging of already crowded dockets, but by the unscrupulous use of the courts by individuals . . . as instruments with which to mali- ciously injure their fellow men.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bertero v. National General Corp., 13 Cal. 3d 43, 51 , 529 P.2d 608 , 118 Cal. Rptr. 184 (1974) (en banc). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LA	1	2024–2024
American Progressive Life & Health Insurance Co. of New York v. Better Benefits, LLC green conn · 2009 1 sentence 2024Co. of New York v. Better Benefits, LLC, supra, 292 Conn. 111 , we reversed the trial court’s decision to grant the plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment challenging the sufficiency of the defendants’ counter- claim, holding that the defendants were entitled to have the motion for summary judgment treated as a motion to strike when they had offered to amend their counter- claim to correct certain factual insufficiencies raised by the plaintiff and those insufficiencies reasonably were amenable to correction by repleading.	1	2024–2024
Cummings & Lockwood v. Gray green connappct · 1991 1 sentence 2015Id., 299 .	1	2015–2015
JP Morgan Chase Bank v. Rodrigues green connappct · 2008 1 sentence 2014Id., 133–35.	1	2014–2014
Ashton v. Ashton green conn · 1993 1 sentence 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993).	1	1994–1994
Holmes v. Holmes green conn · 1993 1 sentence 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993).	1	1994–1994
Gelormino v. Blaustein neutral connappct · 1993 2 sentences 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993). 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993).	1	1994–1994
Dime Savings Bank v. Cornaglia green connappct · 1994 2 sentences 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993). 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993).	1	1994–1994
Holmes v. Holmes green connappct · 1993 2 sentences 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993). 1994Practice Book § 4061; 7 Dime Savings Bank of Wallingford v. Cornaglia, 33 Conn. App. 549, 553 , 636 A.2d 1370 (1993); Holmes v. Holmes, 32 Conn. App. 317, 319 , 629 A.2d 1137 , cert. denied, 228 Conn. 902 , 634 A.2d 295 (1993); Gelormino v. Blaustein, 31 Conn. App. 750, 751 , 626 A.2d 1325 (1993).	1	1994–1994
Bishop v. Kelly green conn · 1988 2 sentences 1992Although the superior courts are split on the issue of whether a single act can constitute a CUTPA violation, Mead v. Burns, supra, is controlling under the facts of the instant case and Liberty Mutual's motion to strike count three of the counter claim is granted. 2 Liberty Mutual argues that Stafford-Higgins' claim for punitive damages is legally insufficient pursuant to the reasoning of Bishop v. Kelly, 206 Conn. 608 , 539 A.2d 108 (1988). 1992Although the superior courts are split on the issue of whether a single act can constitute a CUTPA violation, Mead v. Burns, supra, is controlling under the facts of the instant case and Liberty Mutual's motion to strike count three of the counter claim is granted. 2 Liberty Mutual argues that Stafford-Higgins' claim for punitive damages is legally insufficient pursuant to the reasoning of Bishop v. Kelly, 206 Conn. 608 , 539 A.2d 108 (1988).	1	1992–1992
Bushnell Plaza Development Corp. v. Fazzano green connsuperct · 1983 1 sentence 1990BUSHNELL PLAZA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION v. FAZZANO, supra; Ex A para 34(d).	1	1990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-10 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110a (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-568 (3)

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Where else courts name it

TX 37 (1881–2026) NY 23 (1858–2024) CT 12 (1990–2025) OR 10 (1896–2024) MD 9 (1894–2024) FL 8 (1927–1991) IN 7 (1861–2009) CA 7 (1864–2016) PA 7 (1928–2001) MO 6 (1868–1979) NC 5 (1886–1963) NE 5 (1877–2023) MS 5 (1973–2022) AL 4 (1846–1981) IL 4 (1895–1999) OK 4 (1899–2007) CO 4 (1883–1957) KS 4 (1913–1982) GA 4 (1965–1988) IA 4 (1871–1905) WI 3 (1882–1902) DC 3 (1976–2021) MA 3 (1905–2025) OH 3 (2008–2019) SD 3 (1890–1914) MI 3 (1921–2020) SC 3 (1878–1978) WV 3 (1911–1991) RI 2 (1891–1919) KY 2 (1926–1948) NJ 2 (1963–1971) TN 2 (1988–1993) MN 2 (1865–2002)

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