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opening the door cannot doctrine in Connecticut

12 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2026 3 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)

CaseFollowedCited
United States v. Frank W. Winstongreen
cadc · 1971 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1984–1992
2 sentences

1992Del. 1979)], quoting United States v. Winston, [ 447 F.2d 1236, 1240 (D.C.

1986“The doctrine of opening the door cannot, of course, ‘be “subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice.” ’ United States v. Lum, [supra, 335], quoting United States v. Winston, [supra, 1240 ].”State v. Glenn, supra. The trial court must carefully consider whether the circumstances of the case warrant further inquiry into the subject matter, and should permit it “ ‘only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence.’ California Ins.

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State v. Griggsgreen
conn · 2008 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See State v. Griggs, 288 Conn. 116, 141 , 951 A.2d 531 (2008) (‘‘[t]he doctrine of opening the door cannot . . . be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)).

2023See State v. Griggs, 288 Conn. 116, 141 , 951 A.2d 531 (2008) (‘‘[t]he doctrine of opening the door cannot . . . be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)).

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California Insurance Company v. A. L. Allen and Dovie Moore Allengreen
ca5 · 1956 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986Co. v. Allen, 235 F.2d 178, 180 (5th Cir. 1956).” United States v. Winston, supra. Thus, in making its determination, the trial court should balance the harm to the state in restricting the inquiry with the prejudice suffered by the defendant in allowing the rebuttal.

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Graham green
conn · 1986
2 sentences

2026“The doctrine of opening the door cannot, of course, be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Graham, 200 Conn. 9, 13 , 509 A.2d 493 (1986).

2026“The doctrine of opening the door cannot, of course, be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Graham, 200 Conn. 9, 13 , 509 A.2d 493 (1986).

42001–2026
State v. Solomon green
connappct · 2013
2 sentences

2025The trial court must carefully consider whether the circumstances of the case warrant further inquiry into the subject matter, and should permit it only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence. . . . [I]n making its determination, the trial court should balance the harm to the state in restricting the inquiry with the prejudice suffered by the defendant in allowing the rebuttal.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Solomon, 141 Conn. App. 270 , 278-79, 60 A.3d 1039 , cert. denied, 308 Conn. 939 , 66 A.3d 881

2025The trial court must carefully consider whether the circumstances of the case warrant further inquiry into the subject matter, and should permit it only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence. . . . [I]n making its determination, the trial court should balance the harm to the state in restricting the inquiry with the prejudice suffered by the defendant in allowing the rebuttal.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Solomon, 141 Conn. App. 270 , 278-79, 60 A.3d 1039 , cert. denied, 308 Conn. 939 , 66 A.3d 881

12025–2025
State v. Phillips green
connappct · 2007
2 sentences

2013The trial court must carefully consider whether the circumstances of the case warrant farther inquiry into the subject matter, and should permit it only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence. . . . [I]n making its determination, the trial court should balance the harm to the state in restricting the inquiry with the prejudice suffered by the defendant in allowing the rebuttal.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Phillips, 102 Conn. App. 716, 733-34 , 927 A.2d 931 , cert. denied, 284 Conn.

2013The trial court must carefully consider whether the circumstances of the case warrant farther inquiry into the subject matter, and should permit it only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence. . . . [I]n making its determination, the trial court should balance the harm to the state in restricting the inquiry with the prejudice suffered by the defendant in allowing the rebuttal.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Phillips, 102 Conn. App. 716, 733-34 , 927 A.2d 931 , cert. denied, 284 Conn.

12013–2013
State v. Phillips green
conn · 2007
2 sentences

2013The trial court must carefully consider whether the circumstances of the case warrant farther inquiry into the subject matter, and should permit it only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence. . . . [I]n making its determination, the trial court should balance the harm to the state in restricting the inquiry with the prejudice suffered by the defendant in allowing the rebuttal.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Phillips, 102 Conn. App. 716, 733-34 , 927 A.2d 931 , cert. denied, 284 Conn.

2013The trial court must carefully consider whether the circumstances of the case warrant farther inquiry into the subject matter, and should permit it only to the extent necessary to remove any unfair prejudice which might otherwise have ensued from the original evidence. . . . [I]n making its determination, the trial court should balance the harm to the state in restricting the inquiry with the prejudice suffered by the defendant in allowing the rebuttal.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Phillips, 102 Conn. App. 716, 733-34 , 927 A.2d 931 , cert. denied, 284 Conn.

12013–2013
State v. Morascini green
conn · 2001
2 sentences

2002The doctrine of opening the door cannot, of course, be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morascini, 62 Conn. App. 758, 766 , 772 A.2d 703 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 921 , 774 A.2d 141 (2001).

2002The doctrine of opening the door cannot, of course, be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morascini, 62 Conn. App. 758, 766 , 772 A.2d 703 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 921 , 774 A.2d 141 (2001).

12002–2002
State v. Morascini green
connappct · 2001
2 sentences

2002The doctrine of opening the door cannot, of course, be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morascini, 62 Conn. App. 758, 766 , 772 A.2d 703 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 921 , 774 A.2d 141 (2001).

2002The doctrine of opening the door cannot, of course, be subverted into a rule for injection of prejudice.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Morascini, 62 Conn. App. 758, 766 , 772 A.2d 703 , cert. denied, 256 Conn. 921 , 774 A.2d 141 (2001).

12002–2002

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-123 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-182 (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.

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