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three part balancing test in Connecticut

11 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2026 5 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)

CaseFollowedCited
Frauenglass & Associates, LLC v. Enagbaregreen
connappct · 2014 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2025
2 sentences

2025Analysis, rather than mere abstract assertion, is required in order to avoid abandoning an issue by failure to brief the issue properly. . . . [When] a claim is asserted in the statement of issues but thereafter receives only cursory attention in the brief without substantive discussion or citation of authorities, it is deemed to be abandoned.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.; see also Frauenglass & Associates, LLC v. Enagbare, 149 Conn. App. 103 , 110-11, 88 A.3d 1246 (federal due process claim was inadequately briefed where defendant failed to mention applicable balancing test, let

2025Analysis, rather than mere abstract assertion, is required in order to avoid abandoning an issue by failure to brief the issue properly. . . . [When] a claim is asserted in the statement of issues but thereafter receives only cursory attention in the brief without substantive discussion or citation of authorities, it is deemed to be abandoned.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.; see also Frauenglass & Associates, LLC v. Enagbare, 149 Conn. App. 103 , 110-11, 88 A.3d 1246 (federal due process claim was inadequately briefed where defendant failed to mention applicable balancing test, let

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In re Jonathan M.green
conn · 2001 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024The petitioner’s cursory analysis in his principal appellate brief fails to identify, let alone apply ‘‘the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1976), to determine what safeguards the federal constitution requires to satisfy procedural due process.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Turn of River Fire Dept., Inc. v. Stamford, 159 Conn. App. 708 , 712 n.2, 123 A.3d 909 (2015); see also In re Jonathan M., 255 Conn. 208, 234 , 764 A.2d 739 (2001) (applying Mathews factors and concluding ‘‘that the risk of

2024The petitioner’s cursory analysis in his principal appellate brief fails to identify, let alone apply ‘‘the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1976), to determine what safeguards the federal constitution requires to satisfy procedural due process.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Turn of River Fire Dept., Inc. v. Stamford, 159 Conn. App. 708 , 712 n.2, 123 A.3d 909 (2015); see also In re Jonathan M., 255 Conn. 208, 234 , 764 A.2d 739 (2001) (applying Mathews factors and concluding ‘‘that the risk of

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Hornish v. Suffieldgreen
connappct · 2025 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See Hornish v. Suffield, 234 Conn. App. 85 , 95 n.6, 343 A.3d 516 , cert. denied, 353 Conn. 920 , 345 A.3d 809 (2025) (finding federal due process claim inadequately briefed where plaintiffs failed to “apply the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews” (internal quotation marks omitted)).

2026See Hornish v. Suffield, 234 Conn. App. 85 , 95 n.6, 343 A.3d 516 , cert. denied, 353 Conn. 920 , 345 A.3d 809 (2025) (finding federal due process claim inadequately briefed where plaintiffs failed to “apply the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews” (internal quotation marks omitted)).

11
State v. Sawyerred
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See State v. Clark, supra, 137 Conn. App. 208–11. 5 In State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008), we clarified that ‘‘a nonconstitutional error is harmless when an appellate court has a fair assurance that the error did not substantially affect the verdict.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 357.

2014See State v. Clark, supra, 137 Conn. App. 208–11. 5 In State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008), we clarified that ‘‘a nonconstitutional error is harmless when an appellate court has a fair assurance that the error did not substantially affect the verdict.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 357.

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State v. DeJesusgreen
conn · 2008 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014See State v. Clark, supra, 137 Conn. App. 208–11. 5 In State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008), we clarified that ‘‘a nonconstitutional error is harmless when an appellate court has a fair assurance that the error did not substantially affect the verdict.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 357.

2014See State v. Clark, supra, 137 Conn. App. 208–11. 5 In State v. Sawyer, 279 Conn. 331 , 904 A.2d 101 (2006), overruled in part on other grounds by State v. DeJesus, 288 Conn. 418 , 953 A.2d 45 (2008), we clarified that ‘‘a nonconstitutional error is harmless when an appellate court has a fair assurance that the error did not substantially affect the verdict.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 357.

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Washington v. Glucksberggreen
scotus · 1997 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702, 719-21 , 117 S.Ct. 2258 , 138 L.Ed.2d 772 (1997).

2009See, e.g., Washington v. Glucksberg, 521 U.S. 702, 719-21 , 117 S.Ct. 2258 , 138 L.Ed.2d 772 (1997).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
Mathews v. Eldridge green
scotus · 1976
2 sentences

2025Specifically, the plaintiffs fail to ‘‘apply the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1976), to determine what safeguards the federal constitution requires to satisfy procedural due process.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Turn of River Fire Dept., Inc. v. Stamford, 159 Conn. App. 708 , 712 n.2, 123 A.3d 909 (2015). ‘‘It is well established that [w]e are not required to review issues that have been improperly presented to this court through an inadequate brief. . . .

2025Specifically, the plaintiffs fail to ‘‘apply the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1976), to determine what safeguards the federal constitution requires to satisfy procedural due process.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Turn of River Fire Dept., Inc. v. Stamford, 159 Conn. App. 708 , 712 n.2, 123 A.3d 909 (2015). ‘‘It is well established that [w]e are not required to review issues that have been improperly presented to this court through an inadequate brief. . . .

81998–2025
Turn of River Fire Dept., Inc. v. Stamford neutral
connappct · 2015
2 sentences

2025Specifically, the plaintiffs fail to ‘‘apply the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1976), to determine what safeguards the federal constitution requires to satisfy procedural due process.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Turn of River Fire Dept., Inc. v. Stamford, 159 Conn. App. 708 , 712 n.2, 123 A.3d 909 (2015). ‘‘It is well established that [w]e are not required to review issues that have been improperly presented to this court through an inadequate brief. . . .

2025Specifically, the plaintiffs fail to ‘‘apply the traditional three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 335 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L. Ed. 2d 18 (1976), to determine what safeguards the federal constitution requires to satisfy procedural due process.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Turn of River Fire Dept., Inc. v. Stamford, 159 Conn. App. 708 , 712 n.2, 123 A.3d 909 (2015). ‘‘It is well established that [w]e are not required to review issues that have been improperly presented to this court through an inadequate brief. . . .

42024–2025
State v. Canales green
conn · 2007
2 sentences

2024Thus . . . we will not address an unpreserved constitutional claim [i]f the facts revealed by the record are insufficient, unclear or ambiguous as to whether a constitutional violation has occurred.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Canales, 281 Conn. 572, 581 , 916 A.2d 767 (2007).

2024Thus . . . we will not address an unpreserved constitutional claim [i]f the facts revealed by the record are insufficient, unclear or ambiguous as to whether a constitutional violation has occurred.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Canales, 281 Conn. 572, 581 , 916 A.2d 767 (2007).

22024–2024
State v. Geisler green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

2026Lastly, to the extent that the petitioner intended to claim that article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution provides broader protection than the federal constitution by guaranteeing a right to habeas counsel and a corresponding right to an adequate canvass before permitting a petitioner to proceed in a self-represented capacity, we decline to address any such claim because the petitioner failed to provide an independent and sufficient Ramos v. Commissioner of Correction analysis of it in accordance with any of the factors set forth in State v. Geisler, 222 Conn. 672 , 684-86, 610 A.2d

2026Lastly, to the extent that the petitioner intended to claim that article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution provides broader protection than the federal constitution by guaranteeing a right to habeas counsel and a corresponding right to an adequate canvass before permitting a petitioner to proceed in a self-represented capacity, we decline to address any such claim because the petitioner failed to provide an independent and sufficient Ramos v. Commissioner of Correction analysis of it in accordance with any of the factors set forth in State v. Geisler, 222 Conn. 672 , 684-86, 610 A.2d

12026–2026
Medina v. California green
scotus · 1992
2 sentences

2009In the civil context, the court applies the three part balancing test that it first set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S.Ct. 893 , 47 L.Ed.2d 18 (1976). [10] In the criminal context, as in the present case, a state rule of criminal procedure will be held to violate a defendant's right to due process only if the procedure "offends some principle of justice so rooted in the traditions and conscience of our people as to be ranked as fundamental." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Medina v. California, 505 U.S. 437, 445 , 112 S.Ct. 2572 , 120 L.Ed.2d 353 (1992).

2009In the civil context, the court applies the three part balancing test that it first set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319 , 96 S.Ct. 893 , 47 L.Ed.2d 18 (1976). [10] In the criminal context, as in the present case, a state rule of criminal procedure will be held to violate a defendant's right to due process only if the procedure "offends some principle of justice so rooted in the traditions and conscience of our people as to be ranked as fundamental." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Medina v. California, 505 U.S. 437, 445 , 112 S.Ct. 2572 , 120 L.Ed.2d 353 (1992).

12009–2009
State v. Golding green
conn · 1989
2 sentences

2008Because the respondents did not preserve this claim at trial, they request review under State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233, 239-40 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989). 6 They argue *589 that if this court engaged in the three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 334-35 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L.

2008Because the respondents did not preserve this claim at trial, they request review under State v. Golding, 213 Conn. 233, 239-40 , 567 A.2d 823 (1989). 6 They argue *589 that if this court engaged in the three part balancing test set forth in Mathews v. Eldridge, 424 U.S. 319, 334-35 , 96 S. Ct. 893 , 47 L.

12008–2008
In re Kay green
cal · 1970
2 sentences

1995She argues that this court should adopt the three part balancing test, enunciated in State v. Hardin, 498 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1993), and In re Kay, 1 Cal. 3d 930 , 464 P.2d 142 , 83 Cal. Rptr. 686 (1970), that, in the defendant’s view, attempts to balance “the expressive rights of speakers and dissident audience members” at public events of a political nature.

1995She argues that this court should adopt the three part balancing test, enunciated in State v. Hardin, 498 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1993), and In re Kay, 1 Cal. 3d 930 , 464 P.2d 142 , 83 Cal. Rptr. 686 (1970), that, in the defendant’s view, attempts to balance “the expressive rights of speakers and dissident audience members” at public events of a political nature.

11995–1995
State v. Hardin green
iowa · 1993
1 sentence

1995She argues that this court should adopt the three part balancing test, enunciated in State v. Hardin, 498 N.W.2d 677 (Iowa 1993), and In re Kay, 1 Cal. 3d 930 , 464 P.2d 142 , 83 Cal. Rptr. 686 (1970), that, in the defendant’s view, attempts to balance “the expressive rights of speakers and dissident audience members” at public events of a political nature.

11995–1995

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-296 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-470 (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

CT 11 (1995–2026) IA 3 (1996–2009) OK 3 (1996–2014) CO 2 (2005–2005) MS 2 (1999–2004) PA 2 (2021–2024)

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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