76 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 2002–2025 14 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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Strickland v. Washingtongreen2 sentences2019The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review. . . . ‘‘To succeed on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a habeas petitioner must satisfy the two- pronged test articulated in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. 2019The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review. . . . ‘‘To succeed on a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, a habeas petitioner must satisfy the two- pronged test articulated in Strickland v. Washington, 466 U.S. 668, 687 , 104 S. Ct. 2052 , 80 L. | 1 | 22 |
Craig Wilson v. Mark Williamsgreen1 sentence2022The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Faraday v. Commissioner of Correction, 288 Conn. 326, 338 , 952 A.2d 764 (2008); see also Wilson v. Williams, 961 F.3d 829, 840 (6th Cir. 2020) (issue of ‘‘whether [a prison official’s] conduct could constitute deliberate indifference is a mixed ques- tion of law and fact’’). | 1 | 1 |
| Do v. Comm'r of Motor Vehiclesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Lewis v. Commissioner of Correctiongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Caminis v. Troygreen | 1 | 1 |
| City of Bristol v. Tilcon Minerals, Inc.green | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Horn v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2021The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Inter- nal quotation marks omitted.) Horn v. Commissioner of Correction, 321 Conn. 767, 775 , 138 A.3d 908 (2016). ‘‘The ex post facto clause of the United States consti- tution prohibits retroactive application of a law that inflicts a greater punishment, than the law annexed to the crime, when committed. . . . 2021The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Inter- nal quotation marks omitted.) Horn v. Commissioner of Correction, 321 Conn. 767, 775 , 138 A.3d 908 (2016). ‘‘The ex post facto clause of the United States consti- tution prohibits retroactive application of a law that inflicts a greater punishment, than the law annexed to the crime, when committed. . . . | 7 | 2016–2021 |
Duperry v. Solnit
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2 sentences2019The application of the habeas court’s factual find- ings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Citation omitted.) Duperry v. Solnit, 261 Conn. 309, 335 , 803 A.2d 287 (2002). ‘‘It is axiomatic that the right to counsel is the right to the effective assistance of counsel. . . . 2019The application of the habeas court’s factual find- ings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Citation omitted.) Duperry v. Solnit, 261 Conn. 309, 335 , 803 A.2d 287 (2002). ‘‘It is axiomatic that the right to counsel is the right to the effective assistance of counsel. . . . | 7 | 2002–2019 |
Mozell v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2017The application of the habeas court's factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mozell v. Commissioner of Correction , 291 Conn. 62 , 76-77, 967 A.2d 41 (2009). 2017The application of the habeas court's factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mozell v. Commissioner of Correction , 291 Conn. 62 , 76-77, 967 A.2d 41 (2009). | 5 | 2010–2017 |
Skakel v. Comm'r of Corr.
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2 sentences2024The application of the habeas court’s fac- tual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Skakel v. Commissioner of Correction, 329 Conn. 1 , 40–41, 188 A.3d 1 (2018), cert. denied sub nom. 2024The application of the habeas court’s fac- tual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Skakel v. Commissioner of Correction, 329 Conn. 1 , 40–41, 188 A.3d 1 (2018), cert. denied sub nom. | 3 | 2018–2024 |
Breton v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2023The application of the habeas court’s factual find- ings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Breton v. Commissioner of Correction, 325 Conn. 640 , 666–67, 159 A.3d 1112 (2017). 2023The application of the habeas court’s factual find- ings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Breton v. Commissioner of Correction, 325 Conn. 640 , 666–67, 159 A.3d 1112 (2017). | 3 | 2019–2023 |
Faraday v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2022The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Faraday v. Commissioner of Correction, 288 Conn. 326, 338 , 952 A.2d 764 (2008); see also Wilson v. Williams, 961 F.3d 829, 840 (6th Cir. 2020) (issue of ‘‘whether [a prison official’s] conduct could constitute deliberate indifference is a mixed ques- tion of law and fact’’). 2022The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Faraday v. Commissioner of Correction, 288 Conn. 326, 338 , 952 A.2d 764 (2008); see also Wilson v. Williams, 961 F.3d 829, 840 (6th Cir. 2020) (issue of ‘‘whether [a prison official’s] conduct could constitute deliberate indifference is a mixed ques- tion of law and fact’’). | 3 | 2008–2022 |
Thomas v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2018The application of the habeas court's factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Thomas v. Commissioner of Correction , 141 Conn. App. 465 , 470, 62 A.3d 534 , cert. denied, 308 Conn. 939 , 66 A.3d 881 (2013). 2018The application of the habeas court's factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Thomas v. Commissioner of Correction , 141 Conn. App. 465 , 470, 62 A.3d 534 , cert. denied, 308 Conn. 939 , 66 A.3d 881 (2013). | 3 | 2015–2018 |
Small v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2014The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mozell v. Commissioner of Correction, 291 Conn. 62 , 76–77, 967 A.2d 41 (2009). ‘‘A criminal defendant’s right to the effective assis- tance of counsel extends through the first appeal of right and is guaranteed by the sixth and fourteenth amendments to the United States constitution and by article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution.’’ Small v. Commissioner of Correction, 28 2014The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mozell v. Commissioner of Correction, 291 Conn. 62 , 76–77, 967 A.2d 41 (2009). ‘‘A criminal defendant’s right to the effective assis- tance of counsel extends through the first appeal of right and is guaranteed by the sixth and fourteenth amendments to the United States constitution and by article first, § 8, of the Connecticut constitution.’’ Small v. Commissioner of Correction, 28 | 3 | 2014–2017 |
Anderson v. Semple
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2 sentences2016Anderson v. Semple, --- U.S. ----, 135 S.Ct. 1453 , 191 L.Ed.2d 403 (2015). "[I]t is well established that [a] criminal defendant is constitutionally entitled to adequate and effective assistance of counsel at all critical stages of criminal proceedings." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. "[A] claim of ineffective assistance of counsel consists of two components: a performance prong and a prejudice prong. 2016Anderson v. Semple, U.S. , 135 S. Ct. 1453 , 191 L. | 3 | 2015–2016 |
Katzin v. United States
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2 sentences2016Anderson v. Semple, --- U.S. ----, 135 S.Ct. 1453 , 191 L.Ed.2d 403 (2015). "[I]t is well established that [a] criminal defendant is constitutionally entitled to adequate and effective assistance of counsel at all critical stages of criminal proceedings." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. "[A] claim of ineffective assistance of counsel consists of two components: a performance prong and a prejudice prong. 2016Anderson v. Semple, --- U.S. ----, 135 S.Ct. 1453 , 191 L.Ed.2d 403 (2015). "[I]t is well established that [a] criminal defendant is constitutionally entitled to adequate and effective assistance of counsel at all critical stages of criminal proceedings." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. "[A] claim of ineffective assistance of counsel consists of two components: a performance prong and a prejudice prong. | 3 | 2015–2016 |
Sastrom v. Mullaney
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2 sentences2009The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sastrom v. Mullaney, 286 Conn. 655, 661 , 945 A.2d 442 (2008). 2009The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sastrom v. Mullaney, 286 Conn. 655, 661 , 945 A.2d 442 (2008). | 3 | 2009–2014 |
Prutting v. United States
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2 sentences2024Connecticut v. Skakel, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 788 , 202 L. 2024The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Skakel v. Commissioner of Correction, 329 Conn. 1 , 40–41, 188 A.3d 1 (2018), cert. denied, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 788 , 202 L. | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Nichols v. Chesapeake Operating, LLC
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2 sentences2024Connecticut v. Skakel, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 788 , 202 L. 2024The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Skakel v. Commissioner of Correction, 329 Conn. 1 , 40–41, 188 A.3d 1 (2018), cert. denied, U.S. , 139 S. Ct. 788 , 202 L. | 2 | 2024–2024 |
Alexander, Zelmanski, Danner & Fioritto, PLLC v. Haddad
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2 sentences2021Arnone v. Ebron, 569 U.S. 913 , 133 S. Ct. 1726 , 185 L. 2013Arnone v. Ebron, U.S. , 133 S. Ct. 1726 , 185 L. | 2 | 2013–2021 |
White v. United States
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2 sentences2021Arnone v. Ebron, 569 U.S. 913 , 133 S. Ct. 1726 , 185 L. 2013Arnone v. Ebron, U.S. , 133 S. Ct. 1726 , 185 L. | 2 | 2013–2021 |
In re Larry D.
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2 sentences2019Therefore, our review of whether the facts as found by the habeas court constituted a violation of the petitioner's constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is plenary." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Sanders v. Commissioner of Correction , 169 Conn. App. 813 , 822, 153 A.3d 8 (2016), cert. denied, 325 Conn. 904 , 156 A.3d 536 (2017). 2017Therefore, our review of whether the facts as found by the habeas court constituted a violation of the petitioner's constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is plenary." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Sanders v. Commissionerof Correction , 169 Conn. App. 813 , 822, 153 A.3d 8 (2016), cert. denied, 325 Conn. 904 , 156 A.3d 536 (2017). | 2 | 2017–2019 |
Sanders v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2019Therefore, our review of whether the facts as found by the habeas court constituted a violation of the petitioner's constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is plenary." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Sanders v. Commissioner of Correction , 169 Conn. App. 813 , 822, 153 A.3d 8 (2016), cert. denied, 325 Conn. 904 , 156 A.3d 536 (2017). 2019Therefore, our review of whether the facts as found by the habeas court constituted a violation of the petitioner's constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is plenary." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Sanders v. Commissioner of Correction , 169 Conn. App. 813 , 822, 153 A.3d 8 (2016), cert. denied, 325 Conn. 904 , 156 A.3d 536 (2017). | 2 | 2017–2019 |
Canady v. Commissioner of Correction
green
1 sentence2025The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Canady v. Commissioner of Correc- tion, 231 Conn. App. 603, 610 , 333 A.3d 797 , cert. denied, 352 Conn. 901 , 334 A.3d 1006 (2025). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Roberto A. v. Commissioner of Correction
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1 sentence2025The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Roberto A. v. Commissioner of Correction, 229 Conn. App. 104 , 111–12, 325 A.3d 1192 , cert. denied, 350 Conn. 935 , 327 A.3d 384 (2024). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Meletrich v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2025The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Meletrich v. Commissioner of Correction, 332 Conn. 615, 625 , 212 A.3d 678 (2019). 2025The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, however, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Meletrich v. Commissioner of Correction, 332 Conn. 615, 625 , 212 A.3d 678 (2019). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Padilla v. Kentucky
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1 sentence2022The application of the habeas court’s factual findings to the pertinent legal standard, how- ever, presents a mixed question of law and fact, which is subject to plenary review.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 24–25. ‘‘A claim of ineffective assistance of counsel raised by a petitioner who faces mandatory deportation as a consequence of his guilty plea is analyzed more particu- larly under Padilla v. Kentucky, [supra, 559 U.S. 356 ], a case in which the United States Supreme Court held that counsel must inform clients accurately as to whether a guilty plea carries a risk of deportat | 1 | 2022–2022 |
| Johnson v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Kellman v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2021Therefore, our review of whether the facts as found by the habeas court constituted a violation of the petitioner’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kellman v. Com- missioner of Correction, 178 Conn. App. 63, 68 , 174 A.3d 206 (2017). 2021Therefore, our review of whether the facts as found by the habeas court constituted a violation of the petitioner’s constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel is plenary.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Kellman v. Com- missioner of Correction, 178 Conn. App. 63, 68 , 174 A.3d 206 (2017). | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Breton v. Comm'r of Corr.
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2 sentences2021In other words, the clause forbids the application of any new punitive mea- sure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Breton v. Commissioner of Correction, 330 Conn. 462, 470 , 196 A.3d 789 (2018). ‘‘To establish a cognizable claim under the ex post facto clause, therefore, a habeas petitioner need only make a colorable showing that the new law creates a genuine risk that he or she will be incarcerated longer under that new law than under the old law.’’ Johnson v. Commissioner of Corr 2021In other words, the clause forbids the application of any new punitive mea- sure to a crime already consummated, to the detriment or material disadvantage of the wrongdoer.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Breton v. Commissioner of Correction, 330 Conn. 462, 470 , 196 A.3d 789 (2018). ‘‘To establish a cognizable claim under the ex post facto clause, therefore, a habeas petitioner need only make a colorable showing that the new law creates a genuine risk that he or she will be incarcerated longer under that new law than under the old law.’’ Johnson v. Commissioner of Corr | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Green
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1 sentence2021Jur. 2d, Contracts § 640 (2020). ‘‘The doctrine of frustration of purpose is given a narrow construction so as to preserve the certainty of contracts . . . .’’ (Footnote omitted.) Id., § 641.9 ‘‘The habeas judge, as the trier of facts, is the sole arbiter of the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be given to their testimony. . . . [T]his court cannot disturb the underlying facts found by the habeas court unless they are clearly erroneous . . . .’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Brooks v. Commissioner of Correction, 105 Conn. App. 149, 153 , 937 A.2d 699 , cert. d | 1 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Rice
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1 sentence2021Jur. 2d, Contracts § 640 (2020). ‘‘The doctrine of frustration of purpose is given a narrow construction so as to preserve the certainty of contracts . . . .’’ (Footnote omitted.) Id., § 641.9 ‘‘The habeas judge, as the trier of facts, is the sole arbiter of the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be given to their testimony. . . . [T]his court cannot disturb the underlying facts found by the habeas court unless they are clearly erroneous . . . .’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Brooks v. Commissioner of Correction, 105 Conn. App. 149, 153 , 937 A.2d 699 , cert. d | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Brooks v. Commissioner of Correction
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2 sentences2021Jur. 2d, Contracts § 640 (2020). ‘‘The doctrine of frustration of purpose is given a narrow construction so as to preserve the certainty of contracts . . . .’’ (Footnote omitted.) Id., § 641.9 ‘‘The habeas judge, as the trier of facts, is the sole arbiter of the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be given to their testimony. . . . [T]his court cannot disturb the underlying facts found by the habeas court unless they are clearly erroneous . . . .’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Brooks v. Commissioner of Correction, 105 Conn. App. 149, 153 , 937 A.2d 699 , cert. d 2021Jur. 2d, Contracts § 640 (2020). ‘‘The doctrine of frustration of purpose is given a narrow construction so as to preserve the certainty of contracts . . . .’’ (Footnote omitted.) Id., § 641.9 ‘‘The habeas judge, as the trier of facts, is the sole arbiter of the credibility of witnesses and the weight to be given to their testimony. . . . [T]his court cannot disturb the underlying facts found by the habeas court unless they are clearly erroneous . . . .’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Brooks v. Commissioner of Correction, 105 Conn. App. 149, 153 , 937 A.2d 699 , cert. d | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Charles v. Commissioner of Correction
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1 sentence2021Therefore, our review of whether the facts as found by the habeas court constituted a violation of the petitioner’s constitutional right to effec- tive assistance of counsel is plenary.’’ (Internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Charles v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 206 Conn. App. 341, 346 , A.3d (2021). ‘‘The sixth amendment to the United States constitu- tion guarantees a criminal defendant the assistance of counsel for his defense. . . . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Johnson v. Target Corp.
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1 sentence2021Arnone v. Ebron, 569 U.S. 913 , 133 S. Ct. 1726 , 185 L. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
| Ledbetter v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2020–2020 |
| State v. Killiebrew green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Orcutt v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Wainwright v. Sykes green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Antwon W. v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2019–2019 |
| Salmon v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2018–2018 |
| Strobel v. Strobel green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Sanders v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Sanders v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2017–2017 |
| Kearney v. Commissioner of Correction green | 1 | 2016–2016 |
| Barton v. City of Norwalk green | 1 | 2013–2013 |
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.