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door inquiry in Connecticut

10 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2017 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 (5)

CaseFollowedCited
New London Federal Savings Bank v. Tucciaronegreen
connappct · 1998 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2007See New London Federal Savings Bank v. Tucciarone, 48 Conn. App. 89, 95 , 709 A.2d 14 (1998) (“[a] party who initiates discussion of an issue, whether on direct or cross-examination, is said to have ‘opened the door’ to inquiry by the opposing party, and cannot later object *134 when the opposing party so questions the witness”).

2007See New London Federal Savings Bank v. Tucciarone, 48 Conn. App. 89, 95 , 709 A.2d 14 (1998) (“[a] party who initiates discussion of an issue, whether on direct or cross-examination, is said to have ‘opened the door’ to inquiry by the opposing party, and cannot later object *134 when the opposing party so questions the witness”).

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State v. Whitegreen
nh · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The rule thus prevents a party from successfully excluding evidence favorable to his opponent and then selectively introducing this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the opponent to place the evidence in proper context.” (Citations omitted.) State v. Morrill, 154 N.H. 547, 549-50 , 914 A.2d 1206 (2006); see also State v. White, 155 N.H. 119, 124 , 920 A.2d 1216 (2007) (“[T]he ‘opening the door’ doctrine subsumes within it two doctrines governing the admissibility of evidence. . . .

2007The rule thus prevents a party from successfully excluding evidence favorable to his opponent and then selectively introducing this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the opponent to place the evidence in proper context.” (Citations omitted.) State v. Morrill, 154 N.H. 547, 549-50 , 914 A.2d 1206 (2006); see also State v. White, 155 N.H. 119, 124 , 920 A.2d 1216 (2007) (“[T]he ‘opening the door’ doctrine subsumes within it two doctrines governing the admissibility of evidence. . . .

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State v. Grahamgreen
conn · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See State v. Graham, 200 Conn. 9, 13 , 509 A.2d 493 (1986).

1998See State v. Graham, 200 Conn. 9, 13 , 509 A.2d 493 (1986).

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State v. Glenngreen
conn · 1984 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
2 sentences

1985See State v. Glenn, 194 Conn. 483, 498-99 , 481 A.2d 741 (1984).

1985See State v. Glenn, 194 Conn. 483, 498-99 , 481 A.2d 741 (1984).

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Akers v. Singergreen
conn · 1969 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977State v. Malley, 167 Conn. 379, 384 , 355 A.2d 292 ; see Akers v. Singer, 158 Conn. 29, 36 , 255 A.2d 858 ; Fahey v. Clark, 125 Conn. 44, 47 , 3 A.2d 313 .

1977State v. Malley, 167 Conn. 379, 384 , 355 A.2d 292 ; see Akers v. Singer, 158 Conn. 29, 36 , 255 A.2d 858 ; Fahey v. Clark, 125 Conn. 44, 47 , 3 A.2d 313 .

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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 (14)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Gettes green
conn · 1996
2 sentences

2017In Huckabee , this court determined that the state's introduction of evidence of a defendant's prior escapes from a juvenile detention center was proper after the defendant "opened the door to such inquiry," but that the "introduction of the ... escapes prior to this prosecution, however, should have been accompanied by a limiting instruction that the evidence was to be used solely for the purpose of evaluating the defendant's veracity" and that the "nature of this evidence ... requires a limiting instruction." Id.

2017The petitioner fails to recognize, however, that in Huckabee , which was a direct criminal appeal, not a habeas action, the defendant raised an evidentiary claim that required him to prove that it was "reasonably probable that the jury was misled by the failure to give a limiting instruction." Id. at 575 , 677 A.2d 452 .

12017–2017
State v. Huckabee green
connappct · 1996
1 sentence

2017The petitioner fails to recognize, however, that in Huckabee , which was a direct criminal appeal, not a habeas action, the defendant raised an evidentiary claim that required him to prove that it was "reasonably probable that the jury was misled by the failure to give a limiting instruction." Id. at 575 , 677 A.2d 452 .

12017–2017
State v. Colon green
conn · 2004
2 sentences

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

12012–2012
State v. Powell green
connappct · 2006
2 sentences

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

12012–2012
Harris v. Louisiana green
scotus · 2005
1 sentence

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

12012–2012
Miller-Bates v. Wachovia Bank green
scotus · 2005
2 sentences

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

12012–2012
State v. Schiavo green
conn · 2006
1 sentence

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

12012–2012
State v. Powell green
conn · 2006
1 sentence

2012Rather, “the opening the door doctrine is expressly intended to prevent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Powell, 93 Conn. App. 592, 600 , 889 A.2d 885 , cert. denied, 277 Conn. 924 , 895 A.2d 797 (2006), quoting State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106, 187 , 864 A.2d 666 (2004), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L.

12012–2012
Bayview Condominium Assoc. v. Skibitcky, No. Cv97 0060615s (Apr. 2, 1998) neutral
connsuperct · 1998
1 sentence

2011Rptr. 116 ) (special defenses not allowed because they did not relate directly to payment, discharge, release, satisfaction or invalidity nor were they allegations of mistake, accident, or fraud); Heritage Sound Condominium Assn. v. Nucifora, Superior Court, judicial district of Ansonia-Milford, Docket No. CV-98-061169-S, 2000 WL 343970 (March 13, 2000) (special defense not allowed because it did not arise from same transaction); Bayview Condominium Assn. v. Skibitcky, Superior Court, judicial district of Ansonia-Milford, Docket No. CV-97-0060615-S, 1998 WL 175394 (April 2, 1998) ( 21 Conn. L.

12011–2011
Commodore Commons Condominium Assn. v. Austin, No. 058025 (Mar. 4, 1999) green
connsuperct · 1999
1 sentence

2011This subsection does not affect the priority of mechanics' or materialmen's liens or the priority of liens for other assessments made by the association...." [6] The plaintiff claims that it levied fines against the defendant because he replaced a window in his unit with a door in violation of the plaintiff's bylaws, rules and procedures. [7] The original motion for summary judgment as to liability only was filed on January 20, 2010. [8] As we understand this record, it appears that although the court denied the defendant's request to amend his answer, special defense, and counterclaim, the co

12011–2011
State v. Johnson green
connappct · 1992
2 sentences

2007The reason underlying the "opening the door doctrine" is to "[p]revent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Johnson, supra, 29 Conn.App. at 588 , 617 A.2d 174 .

2007The reason underlying the "opening the door doctrine" is to "[p]revent a defendant from successfully excluding inadmissible prosecution evidence and then selectively introducing pieces of this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the prosecution to place the evidence in its proper context." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Johnson, supra, 29 Conn.App. at 588 , 617 A.2d 174 .

12007–2007
State v. Morrill green
nh · 2006
2 sentences

2007The rule thus prevents a party from successfully excluding evidence favorable to his opponent and then selectively introducing this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the opponent to place the evidence in proper context.” (Citations omitted.) State v. Morrill, 154 N.H. 547, 549-50 , 914 A.2d 1206 (2006); see also State v. White, 155 N.H. 119, 124 , 920 A.2d 1216 (2007) (“[T]he ‘opening the door’ doctrine subsumes within it two doctrines governing the admissibility of evidence. . . .

2007The rule thus prevents a party from successfully excluding evidence favorable to his opponent and then selectively introducing this evidence for his own advantage, without allowing the opponent to place the evidence in proper context.” (Citations omitted.) State v. Morrill, 154 N.H. 547, 549-50 , 914 A.2d 1206 (2006); see also State v. White, 155 N.H. 119, 124 , 920 A.2d 1216 (2007) (“[T]he ‘opening the door’ doctrine subsumes within it two doctrines governing the admissibility of evidence. . . .

12007–2007
Fahey v. Clark green
conn · 1938
2 sentences

1977State v. Malley, 167 Conn. 379, 384 , 355 A.2d 292 ; see Akers v. Singer, 158 Conn. 29, 36 , 255 A.2d 858 ; Fahey v. Clark, 125 Conn. 44, 47 , 3 A.2d 313 .

1977State v. Malley, 167 Conn. 379, 384 , 355 A.2d 292 ; see Akers v. Singer, 158 Conn. 29, 36 , 255 A.2d 858 ; Fahey v. Clark, 125 Conn. 44, 47 , 3 A.2d 313 .

11977–1977
State v. Malley green
conn · 1974
2 sentences

1977State v. Malley, 167 Conn. 379, 384 , 355 A.2d 292 ; see Akers v. Singer, 158 Conn. 29, 36 , 255 A.2d 858 ; Fahey v. Clark, 125 Conn. 44, 47 , 3 A.2d 313 .

1977State v. Malley, 167 Conn. 379, 384 , 355 A.2d 292 ; see Akers v. Singer, 158 Conn. 29, 36 , 255 A.2d 858 ; Fahey v. Clark, 125 Conn. 44, 47 , 3 A.2d 313 .

11977–1977

Where else courts name it

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