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destruction of sovereign immunity in Connecticut

11 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1996–2019 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.

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Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Lussier v. Department of Transportation green
conn · 1994
2 sentences

2019We disagree. ‘‘The notice requirement contained in § 13a-144 is a condition precedent which, if not met, will prevent the destruction of sovereign immunity.’’ Lussier v. Depart- ment of Transportation, 228 Conn. 343, 354 , 636 A.2d 808 (1994). ‘‘The notice [mandated under § 13a-144] is to be tested with reference to the purpose for which it is required. . . .

2019We disagree. ‘‘The notice requirement contained in § 13a-144 is a condition precedent which, if not met, will prevent the destruction of sovereign immunity.’’ Lussier v. Depart- ment of Transportation, 228 Conn. 343, 354 , 636 A.2d 808 (1994). ‘‘The notice [mandated under § 13a-144] is to be tested with reference to the purpose for which it is required. . . .

111996–2019
Warkentin v. Burns green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

2013Lussier v. Dept. of Transportation, 228 Conn. 343, 354 , 636 A.2d 808 (1994). “[I]injured parties, to meet the requirements of [§ 13a-144], must either individually or through a representative, notify the commissioner that they have filed or intend to file a claim against the state for damages caused by a defective condition.” Warkentin v. Burns, 223 Conn. 14, 18 , 610 A.2d 1287 (1992).

1996The statute provides that "[n]o such action shall be brought . . . unless notice of such injury and a general description of the same and cause thereof and of the time and place of its occurrence has been given in writing within ninety days thereafter to the commissioner." The Supreme Court has stated that "[t]he notice requirement contained in § 13a-144 is a condition precedent which, if not met, will prevent the destruction of sovereign immunity;" Lussier v. Department of Transportation, 228 Conn. 343 , 354 (1994); such that "[i]f this requirement is not met, no cause of action exists." Wark

21996–2013
Morico v. Cox green
conn · 1947
2 sentences

2005“The notice [mandated under § 13a-144] is to be tested with reference to the purpose for which it is required.” Morico v. Cox, 134 Conn. 218, 223 , 56 A.2d 522 (1947).

2005“The notice [mandated under § 13a-144] is to be tested with reference to the purpose for which it is required.” Morico v. Cox, 134 Conn. 218, 223 , 56 A.2d 522 (1947).

12005–2005
Amore v. Frankel green
conn · 1994
1 sentence

1998In Amore v. Frankel, 228 Conn. 358 , 364 (1994) the court said that "the doctrine of sovereign immunity, implicates subject matter jurisdiction and is therefore a basis for granting a motion to dismiss." There is no allegation in the complaint that notice was served on the commissioner within the statutory prescribed period as set forth in § 13a-144 .

11998–1998

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 13a-144 (4)

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.

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