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public use exception in Connecticut

12 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1990–2010 0 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Hawaii Housing Authority v. Midkiffgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2005
2 sentences

2005See, e.g., Hawaii Housing Authority v. Midkiff, 467 U.S. 229, 231 , 104 S. Ct. 2321 , 81 L.

2005See, e.g., Hawaii Housing Authority v. Midkiff, 467 U.S. 229, 231 , 104 S. Ct. 2321 , 81 L.

22
Commissioner of Transportation v. Larobinagreen
conn · 2005 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010General Statutes § 8-132 (b) (1); see also Commissioner of Transportation v. Larobina, 92 Conn. App. 15, 29 , 882 A. 2d 1265 (concluding that property owner may not, in context of valuation appeal taken pursuant to § 13a-76, challenge validity of condemnation), cert. denied, 276 Conn. 931 , 889 A.2d 816 (2005). *848 Applying these principles to the present case, we conclude that, in the valuation appeal, the owners could not have raised their claim that the town wrongfully took the property in violation of the public use requirement of the takings clause.

11
Commissioner of Transportation v. Larobinagreen
connappct · 2005 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010General Statutes § 8-132 (b) (1); see also Commissioner of Transportation v. Larobina, 92 Conn. App. 15, 29 , 882 A. 2d 1265 (concluding that property owner may not, in context of valuation appeal taken pursuant to § 13a-76, challenge validity of condemnation), cert. denied, 276 Conn. 931 , 889 A.2d 816 (2005). *848 Applying these principles to the present case, we conclude that, in the valuation appeal, the owners could not have raised their claim that the town wrongfully took the property in violation of the public use requirement of the takings clause.

2010General Statutes § 8-132 (b) (1); see also Commissioner of Transportation v. Larobina, 92 Conn. App. 15, 29 , 882 A. 2d 1265 (concluding that property owner may not, in context of valuation appeal taken pursuant to § 13a-76, challenge validity of condemnation), cert. denied, 276 Conn. 931 , 889 A.2d 816 (2005). *848 Applying these principles to the present case, we conclude that, in the valuation appeal, the owners could not have raised their claim that the town wrongfully took the property in violation of the public use requirement of the takings clause.

11
Baker v. Commissioner of Correctiongreen
conn · 2005 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010General Statutes § 8-132 (b) (1); see also Commissioner of Transportation v. Larobina, 92 Conn. App. 15, 29 , 882 A. 2d 1265 (concluding that property owner may not, in context of valuation appeal taken pursuant to § 13a-76, challenge validity of condemnation), cert. denied, 276 Conn. 931 , 889 A.2d 816 (2005). *848 Applying these principles to the present case, we conclude that, in the valuation appeal, the owners could not have raised their claim that the town wrongfully took the property in violation of the public use requirement of the takings clause.

11
Rockingham County Light Power Co. v. Hobbs.green
nh · 1904 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Id., § 7.02[2], p. 7-26; see, e.g., Rockingham County Light & Power Co. v. Hobbs, 72 N.H. 531, 534 , 58 A. 46 (1904).

2004Id., § 7.02[2], p. 7-26; see, e.g., Rockingham County Light & Power Co. v. Hobbs, 72 N.H. 531, 534 , 58 A. 46 (1904).

11
Olmstead v. Campgreen
conn · 1866 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004Other courts have construed the public use clause more broadly to include a use that furthers the public good or the general welfare, or one that secures some public benefit. 2A P. Nichols, supra, § 7.01[1], pp. 7-15 through 7-16; see id., § 7.02[3], p. 7-29; see also Olmstead v. Camp, 33 Conn. 532, 546 (1866) (“ ‘[p]ublic use’ may . . . mean public usefulness, utility or advantage, or what is productive of general benefit”).

11
Wilmington Parking Authority v. Land With Improvements, Situate in Wilmingtongreen
del · 1987 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See Katz v. Brandon, supra, 156 Conn. 534 (“[t]here is nothing in the record to indicate that any conveyance of land has been made to [a manufacturing corporation] or that any agreement or understanding exists which would provide it with any advantage which is not available to others who may be interested as redevelopers”); Bugryn v. Bristol, supra, 63 Conn. App. 104 (“[e]ven if the taking [for an industrial park, an undisputed public use] would later provide a site for [a major local company], a consequence that would be neither undesirable to the defendants nor adverse to the goals that the

11
Strade v. Ryangreen
nyappdiv · 1983 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Campbell v. Elsie Holding Co., Inc., et al., 167 N.E. 582 , 583 (NY 1929); Strade v. Ryan, 470 N.Y.S.2d 707, 708 (1983); Brady v. Cocozzo, 570 N.Y.S.2d 748 , 749 (1991); DeBrino v. Benequista and Benequista Realty Co., 572 N.Y.S.2d 497 , 498 (1991); Fresina v. Nebush, 619 N.Y.S.2d 447 (1994).

11
Hahn v. Musante, Berman Steinberg Co., Inc.green
conn · 1943 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11

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 (24)

CaseCitedYears
Webel v. Yale University green
conn · 1939
2 sentences

2003The public use exception is set forth and accepted by the Connecticut CT Page 4322 Supreme Court in Webel v. Yale University , 125 Conn. 515 (1939).

1998The cause of action against Konover sets forth adequate allegations of fact which, if proven, may bring the claim within the public use exception set forth in the case of Webel v. Yale University , 125 Conn. 515 , 522-524 (1939).

51997–2003
Stevens v. Polinsky green
connsuperct · 1974
2 sentences

1997The case of Stevens v. Polinsky, 32 Conn. Sup. 96 (1974) in effect decided that an employee of the lessee should not be permitted to take advantage of the public use exception.

1997Stevens v. Polinsky, supra, does not hold otherwise since the only exception discussed in that case was the public use exception. 32 Conn. Sup. at p. 99 .

21997–2003
A & H Corp. v. City of Bridgeport green
conn · 1980
2 sentences

1992Meder v. Milford, 190 Conn. 72 , 74 , 458 A.2d 1158 (1983); Deer Island Assn. v. Trolle, supra, 207; A H Corporation v. Bridgeport, 180 Conn. 435 , 439 , 430 A.2d 25 (1980); DiCioccio v. Wethersfield, 146 Conn. 474 , 479 , 152 A.2d 308 (1959).

1992Meder v. Milford, 190 Conn. 72 , 74 , 458 A.2d 1158 (1983); Deer Island Assn. v. Trolle, supra, 207; A H Corporation v. Bridgeport, 180 Conn. 435 , 439 , 430 A.2d 25 (1980); DiCioccio v. Wethersfield, 146 Conn. 474 , 479 , 152 A.2d 308 (1959).

21990–1992
DiCioccio v. Town of Wethersfield green
conn · 1959
2 sentences

1992Meder v. Milford, 190 Conn. 72 , 74 , 458 A.2d 1158 (1983); Deer Island Assn. v. Trolle, supra, 207; A H Corporation v. Bridgeport, 180 Conn. 435 , 439 , 430 A.2d 25 (1980); DiCioccio v. Wethersfield, 146 Conn. 474 , 479 , 152 A.2d 308 (1959).

1992Meder v. Milford, 190 Conn. 72 , 74 , 458 A.2d 1158 (1983); Deer Island Assn. v. Trolle, supra, 207; A H Corporation v. Bridgeport, 180 Conn. 435 , 439 , 430 A.2d 25 (1980); DiCioccio v. Wethersfield, 146 Conn. 474 , 479 , 152 A.2d 308 (1959).

21990–1992
Meder v. City of Milford green
conn · 1983
2 sentences

1992Meder v. Milford, 190 Conn. 72 , 74 , 458 A.2d 1158 (1983); Deer Island Assn. v. Trolle, supra, 207; A H Corporation v. Bridgeport, 180 Conn. 435 , 439 , 430 A.2d 25 (1980); DiCioccio v. Wethersfield, 146 Conn. 474 , 479 , 152 A.2d 308 (1959).

1992Meder v. Milford, 190 Conn. 72 , 74 , 458 A.2d 1158 (1983); Deer Island Assn. v. Trolle, supra, 207; A H Corporation v. Bridgeport, 180 Conn. 435 , 439 , 430 A.2d 25 (1980); DiCioccio v. Wethersfield, 146 Conn. 474 , 479 , 152 A.2d 308 (1959).

21990–1992
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, L.L.C. green
ill · 2002
2 sentences

2004Their approach is confusing to us because their principal brief otherwise is replete with citations to cases such as Gohld Realty Co. v. Hartford, supra, 141 Conn. 135 , Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, LLC, 199 Ill. 2d 225, 240-41 , 768 N.E.2d 1 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 880 , 123 S. Ct. 88 , 154 L.

2004Their approach is confusing to us because their principal brief otherwise is replete with citations to cases such as Gohld Realty Co. v. Hartford, supra, 141 Conn. 135 , Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, LLC, 199 Ill. 2d 225, 240-41 , 768 N.E.2d 1 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 880 , 123 S. Ct. 88 , 154 L.

12004–2004
Smith v. Wise County Bail Bond Board green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2004Their approach is confusing to us because their principal brief otherwise is replete with citations to cases such as Gohld Realty Co. v. Hartford, supra, 141 Conn. 135 , Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, LLC, 199 Ill. 2d 225, 240-41 , 768 N.E.2d 1 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 880 , 123 S. Ct. 88 , 154 L.

12004–2004
Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, L.L.C. green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2004Their approach is confusing to us because their principal brief otherwise is replete with citations to cases such as Gohld Realty Co. v. Hartford, supra, 141 Conn. 135 , Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, LLC, 199 Ill. 2d 225, 240-41 , 768 N.E.2d 1 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 880 , 123 S. Ct. 88 , 154 L.

12004–2004
Stew Leonard's v. Veneman, Secretary of Agriculture green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2004Their approach is confusing to us because their principal brief otherwise is replete with citations to cases such as Gohld Realty Co. v. Hartford, supra, 141 Conn. 135 , Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, LLC, 199 Ill. 2d 225, 240-41 , 768 N.E.2d 1 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 880 , 123 S. Ct. 88 , 154 L.

12004–2004
Gohld Realty Co. v. City of Hartford green
conn · 1954
1 sentence

2004Their approach is confusing to us because their principal brief otherwise is replete with citations to cases such as Gohld Realty Co. v. Hartford, supra, 141 Conn. 135 , Southwestern Illinois Development Authority v. National City Environmental, LLC, 199 Ill. 2d 225, 240-41 , 768 N.E.2d 1 , cert. denied, 537 U.S. 880 , 123 S. Ct. 88 , 154 L.

12004–2004
Broadriver, Inc. v. City of Stamford green
conn · 1969
1 sentence

2004Cf. Broadriver, Inc. v. Stamford, 158 Conn. 521, 534 , 265 A.2d 75 (1969) (“[although the plaintiffs concern is for its own parcel within the redevelopment area, the commission’s responsibility was to consider conditions existing in the entire area including such matters as street layouts and the relation and significance of the plaintiffs property to the entire area”), cert. denied, 398 U.S. 938 , 90 S. Ct. 184 , 26 L.

12004–2004
Vasquez v. California green
scotus · 1970
1 sentence

2004Cf. Broadriver, Inc. v. Stamford, 158 Conn. 521, 534 , 265 A.2d 75 (1969) (“[although the plaintiffs concern is for its own parcel within the redevelopment area, the commission’s responsibility was to consider conditions existing in the entire area including such matters as street layouts and the relation and significance of the plaintiffs property to the entire area”), cert. denied, 398 U.S. 938 , 90 S. Ct. 184 , 26 L.

12004–2004
State Ex Rel. State Highway Commission v. Curtis green
· 1949
1 sentence

2002But in road infrastructure cases, as in other taking cases, there can be no finding of necessity if the taking is made in bad faith, or is arbitrary or unreasonable, State ex rel Highway Commission v. Curtis , 222 S.W.2d 64 , 69 (Mo., 1949).

12002–2002
Desmarchais v. Daly green
conn · 1949
1 sentence

1997DesMarchaus v. Daly, 135 Conn. 623 , 626 (1949).

11997–1997
James v. Boines neutral
delsuperct · 1972
1 sentence

1997James v. Boines, 294 A.2d 94 , 95 , 96 (Del. 1972 ); Place v. Sagamore Center, Inc., 604 N.E.2d 671 , 675 (Ind. 1992).

11997–1997
Campbell v. Elsie S. Holding Co. green
ny · 1929
1 sentence

1997Campbell v. Elsie Holding Co., Inc., et al., 167 N.E. 582 , 583 (NY 1929); Strade v. Ryan, 470 N.Y.S.2d 707, 708 (1983); Brady v. Cocozzo, 570 N.Y.S.2d 748 , 749 (1991); DeBrino v. Benequista and Benequista Realty Co., 572 N.Y.S.2d 497 , 498 (1991); Fresina v. Nebush, 619 N.Y.S.2d 447 (1994).

11997–1997
Bailey v. Kelly neutral
kan · 1915
1 sentence

1997Bailey v. Kelly, 145 P. 556 , 557 , 558 (Kan. 1915).

11997–1997
De Brino v. Benequista green
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

1997Campbell v. Elsie Holding Co., Inc., et al., 167 N.E. 582 , 583 (NY 1929); Strade v. Ryan, 470 N.Y.S.2d 707, 708 (1983); Brady v. Cocozzo, 570 N.Y.S.2d 748 , 749 (1991); DeBrino v. Benequista and Benequista Realty Co., 572 N.Y.S.2d 497 , 498 (1991); Fresina v. Nebush, 619 N.Y.S.2d 447 (1994).

11997–1997
Brady v. Cocozzo green
nyappdiv · 1991
1 sentence

1997Campbell v. Elsie Holding Co., Inc., et al., 167 N.E. 582 , 583 (NY 1929); Strade v. Ryan, 470 N.Y.S.2d 707, 708 (1983); Brady v. Cocozzo, 570 N.Y.S.2d 748 , 749 (1991); DeBrino v. Benequista and Benequista Realty Co., 572 N.Y.S.2d 497 , 498 (1991); Fresina v. Nebush, 619 N.Y.S.2d 447 (1994).

11997–1997
Fresina v. Nebush neutral
nyappdiv · 1994
1 sentence

1997Campbell v. Elsie Holding Co., Inc., et al., 167 N.E. 582 , 583 (NY 1929); Strade v. Ryan, 470 N.Y.S.2d 707, 708 (1983); Brady v. Cocozzo, 570 N.Y.S.2d 748 , 749 (1991); DeBrino v. Benequista and Benequista Realty Co., 572 N.Y.S.2d 497 , 498 (1991); Fresina v. Nebush, 619 N.Y.S.2d 447 (1994).

11997–1997
Place v. Sagamore Center, Inc. green
indctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1997James v. Boines, 294 A.2d 94 , 95 , 96 (Del. 1972 ); Place v. Sagamore Center, Inc., 604 N.E.2d 671 , 675 (Ind. 1992).

11997–1997
Harris (Et Ux.) v. Lewistown Tr. Co. green
pa · 1936
2 sentences

1997In Webel v. Yale University, supra, the court noted that two jurisdictions recognized the right of a lessee's employee to avail him or herself of the public use exception; one jurisdiction, although previously permitting the exception to operate in favor of an employee, reversed its position in a later case: Harris v. Lewiston Trust Co., 191 A. 34 , 37 , 38 (Pa. 1937).

1997In Webel v. Yale University, supra, the court noted that two jurisdictions recognized the right of a lessee's employee to avail him or herself of the public use exception; one jurisdiction, although previously permitting the exception to operate in favor of an employee, reversed its position in a later case: Harris v. Lewiston Trust Co., 191 A. 34 , 37 , 38 (Pa. 1937).

11997–1997
Corrigan v. Antupit green
conn · 1944
11991–1991
Borough of Fenwick v. Town of Old Saybrook green
conn · 1946
11990–1990

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (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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