77 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1988–2022 1 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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Heigl v. Board of Educationgreen2 sentences2001"Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the CT Page 5699 practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority, 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988); see Heigl v. Board of Education, 218 Conn. 1 , 8-9 , 587 A.2d 423 (1991) (holding that the trial court properly granted a motion to strike on the basis of governmental immunity). "[T]he ultimate determination of whether qualified immunity applies is ordinarily a question of law for the court. . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted. 2001"Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the CT Page 5699 practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority, 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988); see Heigl v. Board of Education, 218 Conn. 1 , 8-9 , 587 A.2d 423 (1991) (holding that the trial court properly granted a motion to strike on the basis of governmental immunity). "[T]he ultimate determination of whether qualified immunity applies is ordinarily a question of law for the court. . . ." (Internal quotation marks omitted. | 8 | 10 |
Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authoritygreen2 sentences2019In so doing, we reaffirmed our long-standing "practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law"; id., at 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 ; and, quoting from Shore v. Stonington , supra, 187 Conn. at 152 , 444 A.2d 1379 , we explained: "The plaintiff [in Shore ] argue[d] that summary judgment is inappropriate in this area because there existed a genuine dispute as to the material facts relating to the extent of [a police officer's] duty to the plaintiff's decedent. 2019In so doing, we reaffirmed our long-standing "practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law"; id., at 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 ; and, quoting from Shore v. Stonington , supra, 187 Conn. at 152 , 444 A.2d 1379 , we explained: "The plaintiff [in Shore ] argue[d] that summary judgment is inappropriate in this area because there existed a genuine dispute as to the material facts relating to the extent of [a police officer's] duty to the plaintiff's decedent. | 5 | 54 |
Kolaniak v. Board of Educationgreen2 sentences2000"Generally, liability may attach for a negligently performed ministerial act, but not for a negligently performed governmental or discretionary act." Kolaniak v. Board of Education , 28 Conn. App. 277 , 281 , 610 A.2d 716 (1992). 7 "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988). "[T]he ultimate determination of whether qualified immunity applies is ordinarily a question of law for the court . 1999Thus, liability may attach for a negligently performed ministerial act, but not for a negligently performed . . . discretionary act." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Romano v. Derby , 42 Conn. App. 624 , 629 , 681 A.2d 387 (1996). "`Connecticut appellate courts have previously approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law.' Kolaniak v. Board of Education , 28 Conn. App. 277 , 279 , 610 A.2d 193 (1992)." Dantzler v. City of New London , Superior Court, judicial district of New London at New London, Docket No. 529726 (March 3, 1995, | 4 | 18 |
Evon v. Andrewsgreen2 sentences2002See also, Evon v. Andrews , 211 Conn. 501 , 559 A.2d 1131 (1989); Heigl v. Board of Education , 218 Conn. 1 (1991). 2002See also, Evon v. Andrews , 211 Conn. 501 , 559 A.2d 1131 (1989); Heigl v. Board of Education , 218 Conn. 1 (1991). | 2 | 3 |
Strycharz v. Cadygreen2 sentences2022The issue of governmental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and [our Supreme Court] has approved the practice of deciding the issue of govern- mental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 699–700; see also Lewis v. Newtown, supra, 221 (‘‘[t]he determination of whether a governmental or ministerial duty exists gives rise to a question of law’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 17 We note that the court’s memorandum of decision, which renders sum- mary judgment in favor of the town on the ground of governmenta 2022The issue of governmental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and [our Supreme Court] has approved the practice of deciding the issue of govern- mental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 699–700; see also Lewis v. Newtown, supra, 221 (‘‘[t]he determination of whether a governmental or ministerial duty exists gives rise to a question of law’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 17 We note that the court’s memorandum of decision, which renders sum- mary judgment in favor of the town on the ground of governmenta | 2 | 2 |
Brown v. Town of Branfordgreen2 sentences2002Peters, Jr., P.C., 252 Conn. 623 , 626 , 749 A.2d 630 (2000) "[When] it is apparent from the face of the complaint that the municipality was engaging in a governmental function while performing the acts and omissions complained of by the plaintiff, the defendant [is] not required to plead governmental immunity as a special defense and [can] attack the legal sufficiency of the complaint through a motion to strike." Brown v. Branford, 12 Conn. App. 106 , 111 n. 3, 529 A.2d 743 (1987) "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding t 2002Peters, Jr., P.C., 252 Conn. 623 , 626 , 749 A.2d 630 (2000) "[When] it is apparent from the face of the complaint that the municipality was engaging in a governmental function while performing the acts and omissions complained of by the plaintiff, the defendant [is] not required to plead governmental immunity as a special defense and [can] attack the legal sufficiency of the complaint through a motion to strike." Brown v. Branford, 12 Conn. App. 106 , 111 n. 3, 529 A.2d 743 (1987) "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding t | 1 | 12 |
Purzycki v. Town of Fairfieldgreen2 sentences2003Governmental Immunity "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988). "[T]he ultimate determination of whether qualified immunity applies is ordinarily a question of law for the court . . . [unless] there are unresolved factual issues material to the applicability of the defense . . . [where] resolution of those factual issues is properly left to the jury." Purzycki v. Fairfield , CT Page 247 2003Governmental Immunity "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988). "[T]he ultimate determination of whether qualified immunity applies is ordinarily a question of law for the court . . . [unless] there are unresolved factual issues material to the applicability of the defense . . . [where] resolution of those factual issues is properly left to the jury." Purzycki v. Fairfield , CT Page 247 | 1 | 5 |
Shore v. Town of Stoningtongreen2 sentences2019In so doing, we reaffirmed our long-standing "practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law"; id., at 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 ; and, quoting from Shore v. Stonington , supra, 187 Conn. at 152 , 444 A.2d 1379 , we explained: "The plaintiff [in Shore ] argue[d] that summary judgment is inappropriate in this area because there existed a genuine dispute as to the material facts relating to the extent of [a police officer's] duty to the plaintiff's decedent. 2019In so doing, we reaffirmed our long-standing "practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law"; id., at 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 ; and, quoting from Shore v. Stonington , supra, 187 Conn. at 152 , 444 A.2d 1379 , we explained: "The plaintiff [in Shore ] argue[d] that summary judgment is inappropriate in this area because there existed a genuine dispute as to the material facts relating to the extent of [a police officer's] duty to the plaintiff's decedent. | 1 | 3 |
Trzaska v. City of Hartfordgreen2 sentences2001"Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 170 (1988). "[When] it is apparent from the face of the complaint that the municipality was engaging in a governmental function while performing the acts and omissions complained of by the plaintiff, the defendant [is] not required to plead governmental immunity as a special defense and [can] attack the legal sufficiency of the complaint through a motion to strike." Brown 2000Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, [the] court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) LaChance v. Waterbury, Superior Court, judicial district of Waterbury, Docket No. 148936 (February 29, 2000, Doherty, J .) However, "where it is not apparent from the allegations of the complaint that the municipality was so engaged, then the defense of governmental immunity should be pleaded." (Citations omitted.) Trzaska v. Hartford, 12 Conn. Sup. 301 , 302 (1943) In the pr | 1 | 2 |
Light v. Board of Educationgreen2 sentences2022The issue of governmental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and [our Supreme Court] has approved the practice of deciding the issue of govern- mental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 699–700; see also Lewis v. Newtown, supra, 221 (‘‘[t]he determination of whether a governmental or ministerial duty exists gives rise to a question of law’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 17 We note that the court’s memorandum of decision, which renders sum- mary judgment in favor of the town on the ground of governmenta 2022The issue of governmental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and [our Supreme Court] has approved the practice of deciding the issue of govern- mental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 699–700; see also Lewis v. Newtown, supra, 221 (‘‘[t]he determination of whether a governmental or ministerial duty exists gives rise to a question of law’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 17 We note that the court’s memorandum of decision, which renders sum- mary judgment in favor of the town on the ground of governmenta | 1 | 1 |
Ventura v. Town of E. Havengreen2 sentences2022The issue of governmental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and [our Supreme Court] has approved the practice of deciding the issue of govern- mental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 699–700; see also Lewis v. Newtown, supra, 221 (‘‘[t]he determination of whether a governmental or ministerial duty exists gives rise to a question of law’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 17 We note that the court’s memorandum of decision, which renders sum- mary judgment in favor of the town on the ground of governmenta 2022The issue of governmental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and [our Supreme Court] has approved the practice of deciding the issue of govern- mental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 699–700; see also Lewis v. Newtown, supra, 221 (‘‘[t]he determination of whether a governmental or ministerial duty exists gives rise to a question of law’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 17 We note that the court’s memorandum of decision, which renders sum- mary judgment in favor of the town on the ground of governmenta | 1 | 1 |
Redfearn v. Ennisgreen2 sentences1998Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988)." 2 Kolaniak v. Board of Education supra, 28 Conn. App. 279 -80; see also Redfearn v. Ennis , 28 Conn. App. 398 , 401 , 610 A.2d 1338 (1992) ("the determination of whether the act complained of constituted a ministerial or governmental act is a matter of law for the court to decide."); Heigl v. Board of Education , supra, 218 Conn. 8 (finding the defendant was engaged in a discretionary activity and was therefore immune as a matter of law.) In Kolaniak v. Board of Education , supra, the plaintiff, an adult educ 1998Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988)." 2 Kolaniak v. Board of Education supra, 28 Conn. App. 279 -80; see also Redfearn v. Ennis , 28 Conn. App. 398 , 401 , 610 A.2d 1338 (1992) ("the determination of whether the act complained of constituted a ministerial or governmental act is a matter of law for the court to decide."); Heigl v. Board of Education , supra, 218 Conn. 8 (finding the defendant was engaged in a discretionary activity and was therefore immune as a matter of law.) In Kolaniak v. Board of Education , supra, the plaintiff, an adult educ | 1 | 1 |
Sansone v. Bechtelgreen1 sentence1997Sansone , 180 Conn. at 98 ("although not entitled to assert the governmental immunity that extends to public officers, teachers are accorded certain legal protection in their administration of discipline.") The court did not address the issue of whether a teacher was an employee of the town. | 1 | 1 |
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Doe v. Petersen
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2 sentences2019See, e.g., Strycharz v. Cady , supra, 323 Conn. at 564 n.21, 148 A.3d 1011 ("[t]he issue of governmental immunity is ... a question of the existence of a duty of care, and this court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); Doe v. Petersen , 279 Conn. 607 , 621, 903 A.2d 191 (2006) ("the issue of governmental immunity is ... a question of the existence of a duty of care, which is a question of law [and] [ o ] nly if such a duty is found to exist does the trier of fact then determine whether the defendant 2019See, e.g., Strycharz v. Cady , supra, 323 Conn. at 564 n.21, 148 A.3d 1011 ("[t]he issue of governmental immunity is ... a question of the existence of a duty of care, and this court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); Doe v. Petersen , 279 Conn. 607 , 621, 903 A.2d 191 (2006) ("the issue of governmental immunity is ... a question of the existence of a duty of care, which is a question of law [and] [ o ] nly if such a duty is found to exist does the trier of fact then determine whether the defendant | 4 | 2012–2019 |
Gauvin v. City of New Haven
green
2 sentences1988The plaintiff relies heavily on a statement in Gauvin v. New Haven, 187 Conn. 180, 186 , 445 A.2d 1 (1982), that “[w]hether the acts complained of in operating a city park were governmental or ministerial is a factual question which depends upon the nature of the act complained of.” The plaintiff also refers to Sestito v. Groton, 178 Conn. 520, 528 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979), Tango v.New Haven, 173 Conn. 203, 204 , 377 A.2d 284 (1977), and a number of Superior Court cases that hold, on varying fact patterns, that the issue of governmental immunity is a question of fact. 1988The plaintiff relies heavily on a statement in Gauvin v. New Haven, 187 Conn. 180, 186 , 445 A.2d 1 (1982), that “[w]hether the acts complained of in operating a city park were governmental or ministerial is a factual question which depends upon the nature of the act complained of.” The plaintiff also refers to Sestito v. Groton, 178 Conn. 520, 528 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979), Tango v.New Haven, 173 Conn. 203, 204 , 377 A.2d 284 (1977), and a number of Superior Court cases that hold, on varying fact patterns, that the issue of governmental immunity is a question of fact. | 4 | 1988–1995 |
Silberstein v. 54 Hillcrest Park Associates, LLC
green
2 sentences2014Our review of the trial court’s decision to grant a motion for summary judgment is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Silb- erstein v. 54 Hillcrest Park Associates, LLC, 135 Conn. App. 262, 266 , 41 A.3d 1147 (2012). ‘‘The issue of govern- mental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and this court has approved the prac- tice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 268 . 2014Our review of the trial court’s decision to grant a motion for summary judgment is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Silb- erstein v. 54 Hillcrest Park Associates, LLC, 135 Conn. App. 262, 266 , 41 A.3d 1147 (2012). ‘‘The issue of govern- mental immunity is simply a question of the existence of a duty of care, and this court has approved the prac- tice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 268 . | 2 | 2014–2014 |
Cole v. New Haven
green
1 sentence2022Cole v. New Haven, [ 337 Conn. 326, 338 , 253 A.3d 476 (2020)]. | 1 | 2022–2022 |
Ventura v. Town of E. Haven
green
2 sentences2019Officer Strand?' The jury answered 'no' to this interrogatory." Ventura v. East Haven , supra, 170 Conn. App. at 397 n.11, 154 A.3d 1020 . 2019Officer Strand?' The jury answered 'no' to this interrogatory." Ventura v. East Haven , supra, 170 Conn. App. at 397 n.11, 154 A.3d 1020 . | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Bonington v. Town of Westport
green
2 sentences2016In addition, although this appeal concerns only the plaintiff’s claims against the municipal employees under the common law and against the town under § 7-465, not § 52-557n (a), ‘‘this court has recognized that the common-law exceptions to liability for municipal employees are codified under § 52-557n (a)’’ and that ‘‘the analysis is the same.’’ Bonington v. Westport, 297 Conn. 297 , 307 n.8, 999 A.2d 700 (2010). 22 Common sense dictates that, even in the absence of an explicit directive or authorization by a superior, school principals must have the authority to delegate some of their powers 2016In addition, although this appeal concerns only the plaintiff’s claims against the municipal employees under the common law and against the town under § 7-465, not § 52-557n (a), ‘‘this court has recognized that the common-law exceptions to liability for municipal employees are codified under § 52-557n (a)’’ and that ‘‘the analysis is the same.’’ Bonington v. Westport, 297 Conn. 297 , 307 n.8, 999 A.2d 700 (2010). 22 Common sense dictates that, even in the absence of an explicit directive or authorization by a superior, school principals must have the authority to delegate some of their powers | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Lombard v. Edward J. Peters, Jr., P.C.
green
2 sentences2002Peters, Jr., P.C., 252 Conn. 623 , 626 , 749 A.2d 630 (2000) "[When] it is apparent from the face of the complaint that the municipality was engaging in a governmental function while performing the acts and omissions complained of by the plaintiff, the defendant [is] not required to plead governmental immunity as a special defense and [can] attack the legal sufficiency of the complaint through a motion to strike." Brown v. Branford, 12 Conn. App. 106 , 111 n. 3, 529 A.2d 743 (1987) "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding t 2002Peters, Jr., P.C., 252 Conn. 623 , 626 , 749 A.2d 630 (2000) "[When] it is apparent from the face of the complaint that the municipality was engaging in a governmental function while performing the acts and omissions complained of by the plaintiff, the defendant [is] not required to plead governmental immunity as a special defense and [can] attack the legal sufficiency of the complaint through a motion to strike." Brown v. Branford, 12 Conn. App. 106 , 111 n. 3, 529 A.2d 743 (1987) "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding t | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Elliott v. City of Waterbury
green
2 sentences2002Even if Croughwell owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, he and the city are immune from liability under the doctrine of governmental immunity. "[M]unicipalities and their employees or agents have immunity from negligence liability for governmental acts involving the exercise of judgment or discretion. " Elliott v. Waterbury , 245 Conn. 385 , 411 , 715 A.2d 27 (1998); see also Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 166 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988). "[A] municipal employee . . . has a qualified immunity in the performance of a governmental duty, but he may be liable if he misperform 2002Even if Croughwell owed a duty of care to the plaintiff, he and the city are immune from liability under the doctrine of governmental immunity. "[M]unicipalities and their employees or agents have immunity from negligence liability for governmental acts involving the exercise of judgment or discretion. " Elliott v. Waterbury , 245 Conn. 385 , 411 , 715 A.2d 27 (1998); see also Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 166 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988). "[A] municipal employee . . . has a qualified immunity in the performance of a governmental duty, but he may be liable if he misperform | 1 | 2002–2002 |
State v. Pickles
green
1 sentence2000"Generally, liability may attach for a negligently performed ministerial act, but not for a negligently performed governmental or discretionary act." Kolaniak v. Board of Education , 28 Conn. App. 277 , 281 , 610 A.2d 716 (1992). 7 "Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, this court has approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority , 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1185 (1988). "[T]he ultimate determination of whether qualified immunity applies is ordinarily a question of law for the court . | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Romano v. City of Derby
green
2 sentences1999Thus, liability may attach for a negligently performed ministerial act, but not for a negligently performed . . . discretionary act." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Romano v. Derby , 42 Conn. App. 624 , 629 , 681 A.2d 387 (1996). "`Connecticut appellate courts have previously approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law.' Kolaniak v. Board of Education , 28 Conn. App. 277 , 279 , 610 A.2d 193 (1992)." Dantzler v. City of New London , Superior Court, judicial district of New London at New London, Docket No. 529726 (March 3, 1995, 1999Thus, liability may attach for a negligently performed ministerial act, but not for a negligently performed . . . discretionary act." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Romano v. Derby , 42 Conn. App. 624 , 629 , 681 A.2d 387 (1996). "`Connecticut appellate courts have previously approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law.' Kolaniak v. Board of Education , 28 Conn. App. 277 , 279 , 610 A.2d 193 (1992)." Dantzler v. City of New London , Superior Court, judicial district of New London at New London, Docket No. 529726 (March 3, 1995, | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Hannon v. City of Waterbury
green
2 sentences1996The defendant Town cites Hannon v. Waterbury, 106 Conn. 13 , 136 A. 876 (1927), to support the claim that governmental immunity will apply to bar the complaint unless the Town operated the fair grounds for profit. 1996The defendant Town cites Hannon v. Waterbury, 106 Conn. 13 , 136 A. 876 (1927), to support the claim that governmental immunity will apply to bar the complaint unless the Town operated the fair grounds for profit. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Wilcox v. Willard Shopping Center Associates
green
1 sentence1993"Notwithstanding the procedural posture of a motion to strike, [our] courts [have] approved the practice of deciding the issue of governmental immunity as a matter of law." Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authority, 208 Conn. 161 , 170 , 544 A.2d 1207 (1988). | 1 | 1993–1993 |
Sestito v. City of Groton
green
2 sentences1988The plaintiff relies heavily on a statement in Gauvin v. New Haven, 187 Conn. 180, 186 , 445 A.2d 1 (1982), that “[w]hether the acts complained of in operating a city park were governmental or ministerial is a factual question which depends upon the nature of the act complained of.” The plaintiff also refers to Sestito v. Groton, 178 Conn. 520, 528 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979), Tango v.New Haven, 173 Conn. 203, 204 , 377 A.2d 284 (1977), and a number of Superior Court cases that hold, on varying fact patterns, that the issue of governmental immunity is a question of fact. 1988The plaintiff relies heavily on a statement in Gauvin v. New Haven, 187 Conn. 180, 186 , 445 A.2d 1 (1982), that “[w]hether the acts complained of in operating a city park were governmental or ministerial is a factual question which depends upon the nature of the act complained of.” The plaintiff also refers to Sestito v. Groton, 178 Conn. 520, 528 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979), Tango v.New Haven, 173 Conn. 203, 204 , 377 A.2d 284 (1977), and a number of Superior Court cases that hold, on varying fact patterns, that the issue of governmental immunity is a question of fact. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Wysocki v. City of Derby
green
2 sentences1988See Shore v. Stonington, supra; Wysocki v. Derby, 140 Conn. 173, 175 , 98 A.2d 659 (1953); see also Brown v. Branford, 12 Conn. App. 106, 110-11 , 529 A.2d 743 (1987). 1988See Shore v. Stonington, supra; Wysocki v. Derby, 140 Conn. 173, 175 , 98 A.2d 659 (1953); see also Brown v. Branford, 12 Conn. App. 106, 110-11 , 529 A.2d 743 (1987). | 1 | 1988–1988 |
Tango v. City of New Haven
green
2 sentences1988The plaintiff relies heavily on a statement in Gauvin v. New Haven, 187 Conn. 180, 186 , 445 A.2d 1 (1982), that “[w]hether the acts complained of in operating a city park were governmental or ministerial is a factual question which depends upon the nature of the act complained of.” The plaintiff also refers to Sestito v. Groton, 178 Conn. 520, 528 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979), Tango v.New Haven, 173 Conn. 203, 204 , 377 A.2d 284 (1977), and a number of Superior Court cases that hold, on varying fact patterns, that the issue of governmental immunity is a question of fact. 1988The plaintiff relies heavily on a statement in Gauvin v. New Haven, 187 Conn. 180, 186 , 445 A.2d 1 (1982), that “[w]hether the acts complained of in operating a city park were governmental or ministerial is a factual question which depends upon the nature of the act complained of.” The plaintiff also refers to Sestito v. Groton, 178 Conn. 520, 528 , 423 A.2d 165 (1979), Tango v.New Haven, 173 Conn. 203, 204 , 377 A.2d 284 (1977), and a number of Superior Court cases that hold, on varying fact patterns, that the issue of governmental immunity is a question of fact. | 1 | 1988–1988 |
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.
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.