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definite rule in Connecticut

10 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1923–2000 0 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Franklin v. Bergergreen
conn · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999General Statutes § 31-324 provides in relevant part: “When, in any case arising under the provisions of this chapter, the [board] is of the opinion that the decision involves principles of law which are not free from reasonable doubt and which public interest requires shall be determined by the Appellate Court, in order that a definite rule be established applicable to future cases, said [board] may, on its own motion and without any agreement or act of the parties or their counsel, reserve such case for the opinion of the Appellate Court. . . .” Pursuant to § 31-324, the board reserved the fo

1999General Statutes § 31-324 provides in relevant part: “When, in any case arising under the provisions of this chapter, the [board] is of the opinion that the decision involves principles of law which are not free from reasonable doubt and which public interest requires shall be determined by the Appellate Court, in order that a definite rule be established applicable to future cases, said [board] may, on its own motion and without any agreement or act of the parties or their counsel, reserve such case for the opinion of the Appellate Court. . . .” Pursuant to § 31-324, the board reserved the fo

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DiSesa v. Hickeygreen
conn · 1971 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994"It is not necessary, however, that the declaration [of trust] express every element so clearly that nothing can be left to inference or implication, it being sufficient if the donor's general intent and the object thereof are ascertainable by the tribunal provided for that purpose; and where the trust instrument itself provides a definite test whereby the obscurity may reasonably be made certain, the trust is not void." 89 C.J.S., Trusts, § 45(a), p. 787; see also DiSea v. Hickey, 160 Conn. 250 , 265-66 , 278 A.2d 785 (1971).

1994"It is not necessary, however, that the declaration [of trust] express every element so clearly that nothing can be left to inference or implication, it being sufficient if the donor's general intent and the object thereof are ascertainable by the tribunal provided for that purpose; and where the trust instrument itself provides a definite test whereby the obscurity may reasonably be made certain, the trust is not void." 89 C.J.S., Trusts, § 45(a), p. 787; see also DiSea v. Hickey, 160 Conn. 250 , 265-66 , 278 A.2d 785 (1971).

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Thomas v. Thomasgreen
conn · 1970 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1979–1979
2 sentences

1979See Thomas v. Thomas, 159 Conn. 477, 487 , 271 A.2d 62 (1970).

1979See Thomas v. Thomas, 159 Conn. 477, 487 , 271 A.2d 62 (1970).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Schriver green
conn · 1988
2 sentences

2000In State v. Schriver, 207 Conn. 456, 457 , 542 A.2d 686 (1988), a defendant was convicted of violating § 53-21 for following the thirteen year old victim, grabbing her around her waist and stating, “ ‘Don’t worry, all I want to do is feel you.’ ” In Schriver , our Supreme Court determined that § 53-21 was facially vague because it “fail[ed] to articulate a definite standard for determining whether the conduct of the defendant in this case is permitted or prohibited.” Id., 461.

2000In State v. Schriver, 207 Conn. 456, 457 , 542 A.2d 686 (1988), a defendant was convicted of violating § 53-21 for following the thirteen year old victim, grabbing her around her waist and stating, “ ‘Don’t worry, all I want to do is feel you.’ ” In Schriver , our Supreme Court determined that § 53-21 was facially vague because it “fail[ed] to articulate a definite standard for determining whether the conduct of the defendant in this case is permitted or prohibited.” Id., 461.

12000–2000
Zapata v. Burns green
conn · 1988
2 sentences

1999“A right is fundamental for purposes of equal protection analysis if it is explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the constitution.” Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 505 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988).

1999“A right is fundamental for purposes of equal protection analysis if it is explicitly or implicitly guaranteed by the constitution.” Zapata v. Burns, 207 Conn. 496, 505 , 542 A.2d 700 (1988).

11999–1999
Keogh v. City of Bridgeport green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

1999General Statutes § 31-324 provides in relevant part: “When, in any case arising under the provisions of this chapter, the [board] is of the opinion that the decision involves principles of law which are not free from reasonable doubt and which public interest requires shall be determined by the Appellate Court, in order that a definite rule be established applicable to future cases, said [board] may, on its own motion and without any agreement or act of the parties or their counsel, reserve such case for the opinion of the Appellate Court. . . .” Pursuant to § 31-324, the board reserved the fo

1999General Statutes § 31-324 provides in relevant part: “When, in any case arising under the provisions of this chapter, the [board] is of the opinion that the decision involves principles of law which are not free from reasonable doubt and which public interest requires shall be determined by the Appellate Court, in order that a definite rule be established applicable to future cases, said [board] may, on its own motion and without any agreement or act of the parties or their counsel, reserve such case for the opinion of the Appellate Court. . . .” Pursuant to § 31-324, the board reserved the fo

11999–1999
Budovsky v. Hadhazi neutral
conn · 1920
2 sentences

1975Budovsky v. Hadhazi, 95 Conn. 388, 398 , 111 A. 179 ; see generally, Maltbie, loc. cit., and cases cited therein.

1975Budovsky v. Hadhazi, 95 Conn. 388, 398 , 111 A. 179 ; see generally, Maltbie, loc. cit., and cases cited therein.

11975–1975
Howell v. Johnson neutral
conn · 1960
2 sentences

1966In the Fink ease, which we cited with approval in Howell v. Johnson, 147 Conn. 290, 295 , 160 A.2d 486 , it was held (p. 361): “A test or examination, to be competitive, must employ an objective standard or measure. . . . [p. 362] A definite standard may be formulated. . . .

1966In the Fink ease, which we cited with approval in Howell v. Johnson, 147 Conn. 290, 295 , 160 A.2d 486 , it was held (p. 361): “A test or examination, to be competitive, must employ an objective standard or measure. . . . [p. 362] A definite standard may be formulated. . . .

11966–1966
Flood v. Smith neutral
conn · 1940
1 sentence

1958The amount returned must be based upon the jury’s application of the rule of fair, just and reasonable compensation which will fully compensate the plaintiff for what he has suffered; Flood v. Smith, 126 Conn. 644, 647 ; since a more specific or definite standard is impossible.

11958–1958
Dexter v. Inches green
nc · 1888
2 sentences

1938As a definite rule of construction it now has arrayed against it such outstanding jurists as Justices Holmes and Cardozo; Dexter v. Inches, 147 Mass. 324, 325 , 17 N. E. 551 ; Matter of Farmers' Loan & Trust Co., 213 N. Y. 168, 172 , 107 N. E. 340 ; although in Massachusetts it had support in an earlier decision by Gray, C.

1938As a definite rule of construction it now has arrayed against it such outstanding jurists as Justices Holmes and Cardozo; Dexter v. Inches, 147 Mass. 324, 325 , 17 N. E. 551 ; Matter of Farmers' Loan & Trust Co., 213 N. Y. 168, 172 , 107 N. E. 340 ; although in Massachusetts it had support in an earlier decision by Gray, C.

11938–1938
In Re the Accounting of the Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. green
ny · 1914
2 sentences

1938As a definite rule of construction it now has arrayed against it such outstanding jurists as Justices Holmes and Cardozo; Dexter v. Inches, 147 Mass. 324, 325 , 17 N. E. 551 ; Matter of Farmers' Loan & Trust Co., 213 N. Y. 168, 172 , 107 N. E. 340 ; although in Massachusetts it had support in an earlier decision by Gray, C.

1938As a definite rule of construction it now has arrayed against it such outstanding jurists as Justices Holmes and Cardozo; Dexter v. Inches, 147 Mass. 324, 325 , 17 N. E. 551 ; Matter of Farmers' Loan & Trust Co., 213 N. Y. 168, 172 , 107 N. E. 340 ; although in Massachusetts it had support in an earlier decision by Gray, C.

11938–1938
In re the Estate of Frist green
delch · 1932
1 sentence

1938Union Safe Deposit & Trust Co. v. Dudley, 104 Me. 297, 307 , 72 Atl. 166 ; In re Frisf's Estate, 18 Del.

11938–1938
Union Safe Deposit & Trust Co. v. Dudley green
me · 1908
2 sentences

1938Union Safe Deposit & Trust Co. v. Dudley, 104 Me. 297, 307 , 72 Atl. 166 ; In re Frisf's Estate, 18 Del.

1938Union Safe Deposit & Trust Co. v. Dudley, 104 Me. 297, 307 , 72 Atl. 166 ; In re Frisf's Estate, 18 Del.

11938–1938
Lane v. United Electric Light & Water Co. green
conn · 1915
1 sentence

1927Co., 90 Conn. 35, 37 , 86 Atl. 155 .

11927–1927
Industrial Accident Comm'n of Cal. v. Davis green
scotus · 1922
1 sentence

1923This factor was presented in an illuminating way in Industrial Commission v. Davis, 259 U. S. 182, 187 , 42 Sup. Ct. 489, where the court said: “But equipment out of use, withdrawn for repairs, may or may not partake of that character according to circumstances, and among the circumstances is the time taken for repairs — the duration of the withdrawal from use.

11923–1923

Where else courts name it

OH 128 (1930–2026) MA 62 (1950–2026) FL 50 (1943–2024) CA 31 (1907–2024) TX 29 (1916–2023) NY 25 (1881–2011) PA 20 (1900–2022) MO 19 (1903–1992) MN 18 (1895–2018) NJ 12 (1941–2024) MD 12 (1906–2004) IL 11 (1922–1994) GA 11 (1904–2014) MI 11 (1890–2022) CT 10 (1923–2000) IA 10 (1917–2021) LA 10 (1925–1982) IN 9 (1898–2003) WI 9 (1899–2021) AL 8 (1891–2007) AR 8 (1907–2009) AZ 8 (1938–2022) CO 8 (1914–2020) VA 7 (1928–2023) VT 7 (1899–2026) MT 6 (1909–1992) SD 6 (1894–2018) DE 6 (1953–2024) OK 6 (1930–1961) WA 5 (1937–2017) KY 5 (1911–1983) MS 5 (1930–2015) NE 5 (1933–2001) NM 4 (1938–1980) OR 4 (1943–1984) WY 4 (1908–1997) ID 4 (1924–2008) WV 3 (1918–1966) TN 3 (1940–1947) HI 2 (1934–1988) SC 2 (1964–2019) NV 2 (1949–2014) AK 2 (1972–2006) NC 2 (1907–1914) KS 2 (1897–1957)

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