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2026“The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of a legal education and experience . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Traylor v. State, 332 Conn. 789, 806 , 213 A.3d 467 (2019).

2026“The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of a legal education and experience . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Traylor v. State, 332 Conn. 789, 806 , 213 A.3d 467 (2019).

2007“The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that pro se litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Commissioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005).

2007“The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that pro se litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Commissioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005).

2019The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction , 120 Conn. App. 612 , 624-25, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010).

2015The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience.’’ Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction, 120 Conn. App. 612 , 625–26, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010). 15 Prior to Parker, sentences imposed in an illegal manner had been held to include those that are ‘‘within the relevant statutory limits but . . . imposed in a way which violates [a] defendant’s right . . . to be addressed personally at sentencing and to speak in mitigation o

2019The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction , 120 Conn. App. 612 , 624-25, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010).

2015The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience.’’ Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction, 120 Conn. App. 612 , 625–26, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010). 15 Prior to Parker, sentences imposed in an illegal manner had been held to include those that are ‘‘within the relevant statutory limits but . . . imposed in a way which violates [a] defendant’s right . . . to be addressed personally at sentencing and to speak in mitigation o

2019The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction , 120 Conn. App. 612 , 624-25, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010).

2019The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction , 120 Conn. App. 612 , 624-25, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010).

2024On the other hand, we have cautioned that, ‘‘[a]lthough we allow [self-represented] litigants some latitude, the right of self-representation provides no attendant license not to comply with relevant rules of procedural and substantive law.’’ (Internal quotation marks omit- ted.) Id.; see also Basilicato v. Dept. of Public Utility Control, 197 Conn. 320, 324 , 497 A.2d 48 (1985) (‘‘[a]ny litigant may choose to proceed without representation, but all are bound by the same standards’’); Berman v. Berman, supra, 203 Conn. App. 312 (‘‘[s]elf-represented parties are not afforded a lesser standard o

2024On the other hand, we have cautioned that, ‘‘[a]lthough we allow [self-represented] litigants some latitude, the right of self-representation provides no attendant license not to comply with relevant rules of procedural and substantive law.’’ (Internal quotation marks omit- ted.) Id.; see also Basilicato v. Dept. of Public Utility Control, 197 Conn. 320, 324 , 497 A.2d 48 (1985) (‘‘[a]ny litigant may choose to proceed without representation, but all are bound by the same standards’’); Berman v. Berman, supra, 203 Conn. App. 312 (‘‘[s]elf-represented parties are not afforded a lesser standard o

2020This rule of construction has limits, however.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Ajadi v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 280 Conn. 514, 549 , 911 A.2d 712 (2006). ‘‘The modern trend . . . is to construe pleadings broadly and realistically, rather than narrowly and technically.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Com- missioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005). ‘‘[W]hile courts should not construe plead- ings narrowly and technically, courts also cannot con- tort pleadings in such a way so as to strain the bounds of rational comprehension.’’ Henderson v

2020This rule of construction has limits, however.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Ajadi v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 280 Conn. 514, 549 , 911 A.2d 712 (2006). ‘‘The modern trend . . . is to construe pleadings broadly and realistically, rather than narrowly and technically.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Com- missioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005). ‘‘[W]hile courts should not construe plead- ings narrowly and technically, courts also cannot con- tort pleadings in such a way so as to strain the bounds of rational comprehension.’’ Henderson v

2020This rule of construction has limits, however.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Ajadi v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 280 Conn. 514, 549 , 911 A.2d 712 (2006). ‘‘The modern trend . . . is to construe pleadings broadly and realistically, rather than narrowly and technically.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Com- missioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005). ‘‘[W]hile courts should not construe plead- ings narrowly and technically, courts also cannot con- tort pleadings in such a way so as to strain the bounds of rational comprehension.’’ Henderson v

2020This rule of construction has limits, however.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Ajadi v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 280 Conn. 514, 549 , 911 A.2d 712 (2006). ‘‘The modern trend . . . is to construe pleadings broadly and realistically, rather than narrowly and technically.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Com- missioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005). ‘‘[W]hile courts should not construe plead- ings narrowly and technically, courts also cannot con- tort pleadings in such a way so as to strain the bounds of rational comprehension.’’ Henderson v

2020This rule of construction has limits, however.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Ajadi v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 280 Conn. 514, 549 , 911 A.2d 712 (2006). ‘‘The modern trend . . . is to construe pleadings broadly and realistically, rather than narrowly and technically.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Com- missioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005). ‘‘[W]hile courts should not construe plead- ings narrowly and technically, courts also cannot con- tort pleadings in such a way so as to strain the bounds of rational comprehension.’’ Henderson v

2020This rule of construction has limits, however.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Ajadi v. Commissioner of Cor- rection, 280 Conn. 514, 549 , 911 A.2d 712 (2006). ‘‘The modern trend . . . is to construe pleadings broadly and realistically, rather than narrowly and technically.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Oliphant v. Com- missioner of Correction, 274 Conn. 563, 569 , 877 A.2d 761 (2005). ‘‘[W]hile courts should not construe plead- ings narrowly and technically, courts also cannot con- tort pleadings in such a way so as to strain the bounds of rational comprehension.’’ Henderson v

2015The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience.’’ Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction, 120 Conn. App. 612 , 625–26, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010). 15 Prior to Parker, sentences imposed in an illegal manner had been held to include those that are ‘‘within the relevant statutory limits but . . . imposed in a way which violates [a] defendant’s right . . . to be addressed personally at sentencing and to speak in mitigation o

2015The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience.’’ Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction, 120 Conn. App. 612 , 625–26, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010). 15 Prior to Parker, sentences imposed in an illegal manner had been held to include those that are ‘‘within the relevant statutory limits but . . . imposed in a way which violates [a] defendant’s right . . . to be addressed personally at sentencing and to speak in mitigation o

2015The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience.’’ Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction, 120 Conn. App. 612 , 625–26, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010). 15 Prior to Parker, sentences imposed in an illegal manner had been held to include those that are ‘‘within the relevant statutory limits but . . . imposed in a way which violates [a] defendant’s right . . . to be addressed personally at sentencing and to speak in mitigation o

2015The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that [self-represented] litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their lack of legal education and experience.’’ Mourning v. Commissioner of Correction, 120 Conn. App. 612 , 625–26, 992 A.2d 1169 , cert. denied, 297 Conn. 919 , 996 A.2d 1192 (2010). 15 Prior to Parker, sentences imposed in an illegal manner had been held to include those that are ‘‘within the relevant statutory limits but . . . imposed in a way which violates [a] defendant’s right . . . to be addressed personally at sentencing and to speak in mitigation o

2014Bad faith means more than mere negligence; it involves a dishonest purpose.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) MacMillan v. Higgins, 76 Conn. App. 261, 270 , 822 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 907 , 826 A.2d 177 (2003).

2014Bad faith means more than mere negligence; it involves a dishonest purpose.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) MacMillan v. Higgins, 76 Conn. App. 261, 270 , 822 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 907 , 826 A.2d 177 (2003).

2014Bad faith means more than mere negligence; it involves a dishonest purpose.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) MacMillan v. Higgins, 76 Conn. App. 261, 270 , 822 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 907 , 826 A.2d 177 (2003).

2014Bad faith means more than mere negligence; it involves a dishonest purpose.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) MacMillan v. Higgins, 76 Conn. App. 261, 270 , 822 A.2d 246 , cert. denied, 264 Conn. 907 , 826 A.2d 177 (2003).

2005The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that pro se litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their “lack of legal education and experience . . . .” Higgins v. Hartford County Bar Assn., 109 Conn. 690, 692 , 145 A. 20 (1929).

2005The courts adhere to this rule to ensure that pro se litigants receive a full and fair opportunity to be heard, regardless of their “lack of legal education and experience . . . .” Higgins v. Hartford County Bar Assn., 109 Conn. 690, 692 , 145 A. 20 (1929).