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issue of governmental immunity in Connecticut

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.

Followed or applied (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Heigl v. Board of Educationgreen
conn · 1991 · cited in 10 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–2002
2 sentences

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.

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.

810
Gordon v. Bridgeport Housing Authoritygreen
conn · 1988 · cited in 54 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1990–2019
2 sentences

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.

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.

554
Kolaniak v. Board of Educationgreen
connappct · 1992 · cited in 18 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1993–2000
2 sentences

2000"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,

418
Evon v. Andrewsgreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–2002
2 sentences

2002See 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).

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Strycharz v. Cadygreen
conn · 2016 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2022
2 sentences

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

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

22
Brown v. Town of Branfordgreen
connappct · 1987 · cited in 12 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–2002
2 sentences

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

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

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Purzycki v. Town of Fairfieldgreen
conn · 1998 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–2003
2 sentences

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

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

15
Shore v. Town of Stoningtongreen
conn · 1982 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1990–2019
2 sentences

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.

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.

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Trzaska v. City of Hartfordgreen
connsuperct · 1943 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2000–2001
2 sentences

2001"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

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Light v. Board of Educationgreen
conn · 1975 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

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

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

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Ventura v. Town of E. Havengreen
conn · 2019 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

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

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

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Redfearn v. Ennisgreen
connappct · 1992 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

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

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

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Sansone v. Bechtelgreen
conn · 1980 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Sansone , 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.

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Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Doe v. Petersen green
conn · 2006
2 sentences

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

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

42012–2019
Gauvin v. City of New Haven green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

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.

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.

41988–1995
Silberstein v. 54 Hillcrest Park Associates, LLC green
connappct · 2012
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

22014–2014
Cole v. New Haven green
conn · 2020
1 sentence

2022Cole v. New Haven, [ 337 Conn. 326, 338 , 253 A.3d 476 (2020)].

12022–2022
Ventura v. Town of E. Haven green
connappct · 2017
2 sentences

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 .

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 .

12019–2019
Bonington v. Town of Westport green
conn · 2010
2 sentences

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

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

12016–2016
Lombard v. Edward J. Peters, Jr., P.C. green
conn · 2000
2 sentences

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

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

12002–2002
Elliott v. City of Waterbury green
conn · 1998
2 sentences

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

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

12002–2002
State v. Pickles green
connappct · 1992
1 sentence

2000"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 .

12000–2000
Romano v. City of Derby green
connappct · 1996
2 sentences

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,

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,

11999–1999
Hannon v. City of Waterbury green
conn · 1927
2 sentences

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.

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.

11996–1996
Wilcox v. Willard Shopping Center Associates green
conn · 1988
1 sentence

1993"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).

11993–1993
Sestito v. City of Groton green
conn · 1979
2 sentences

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.

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.

11988–1988
Wysocki v. City of Derby green
conn · 1953
2 sentences

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).

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).

11988–1988
Tango v. City of New Haven green
conn · 1977
2 sentences

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.

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.

11988–1988

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-557n (9) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-108 (3)

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CT 77 (1988–2022) MI 27 (1975–2026) TX 21 (1986–2024) OH 14 (1974–2025) CO 8 (1995–2025) PA 8 (1982–2024) NC 7 (1981–2025) NY 6 (2001–2014) MD 5 (1970–2026) LA 5 (1962–1975) CA 5 (1972–2013) WI 4 (1952–2021) KY 4 (1977–2023) NM 4 (1985–2023) GA 3 (1978–2023) UT 2 (1973–1994) KS 2 (1976–2024)

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