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mailbox rule in Connecticut

10 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1991–2024 4 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Britto v. Bimbo Foods, Inc.green
connappct · 2022 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024See Britto v. Bimbo Foods, Inc., 217 Conn. App. 134 , 141 n.10, 287 A.3d 1140 (2022) (‘‘[t]he mailbox rule provides that a properly stamped and addressed letter that is placed into a mailbox or handed over to the United States Postal Service raises a rebuttable presumption that it will be received’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)), cert. denied, 346 Conn. 921 , 291 A.3d 1040 (2023).

11
Marston v. Bigelowgreen
mass · 1889 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005See Marston v. Bigelow, 150 Mass. 45, 54 , 22 N.E. 71 (1889) (denial of receipt by addressee presents issue of fact for jury to weigh along with other competent evidence); cf. State of Louisiana ex rel.

2005See Marston v. Bigelow, 150 Mass. 45, 54 , 22 N.E. 71 (1889) (denial of receipt by addressee presents issue of fact for jury to weigh along with other competent evidence); cf. State of Louisiana ex rel.

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Echavarria v. National Grange Mutual Insurance green
conn · 2005
2 sentences

2024Co., 275 Conn. 408, 418 , 880 A.2d 882 (2005).

2024Co., 275 Conn. 408, 418 , 880 A.2d 882 (2005).

52010–2024
Aurora Loan Services, LLC v. Condron green
connappct · 2018
2 sentences

2021For a thorough discus- sion of the mailbox rule in the context of certified mail, see Aurora Loan Services, LLC v. Condron, 181 Conn. App. 248 , 262–73, 186 A.3d 708 (2018). 9 In light of that conclusion, the attorney trial referee concluded that the plaintiff could not prevail on his unjust enrichment count.

2021For a thorough discus- sion of the mailbox rule in the context of certified mail, see Aurora Loan Services, LLC v. Condron, 181 Conn. App. 248 , 262–73, 186 A.3d 708 (2018). 9 In light of that conclusion, the attorney trial referee concluded that the plaintiff could not prevail on his unjust enrichment count.

12021–2021
Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee green
connappct · 2002
2 sentences

2018As the trial court acknowledged, our court, in Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee , 72 Conn. App. 203 , 211-12, 804 A.2d 1027 (2002), has applied the mailbox rule to certified mail in the context of a grievance proceeding.

2018As the trial court acknowledged, our court, in Daniels v. Statewide Grievance Committee , 72 Conn. App. 203 , 211-12, 804 A.2d 1027 (2002), has applied the mailbox rule to certified mail in the context of a grievance proceeding.

12018–2018
Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven, Inc. v. Freedom of Information Commission green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2005To do so would result in nothing more than an advisory opinion, 12 and “[w]e have consistently held that we do not render advisoiy opinions. . . . [W]here the question presented is purely academic, we must refuse to entertain the appeal.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven, Inc. v. Freedom of Information Commission, 240 Conn. 1 , *420 6-7, 688 A.2d 314 (1997).

2005To do so would result in nothing more than an advisory opinion, 12 and “[w]e have consistently held that we do not render advisoiy opinions. . . . [W]here the question presented is purely academic, we must refuse to entertain the appeal.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven, Inc. v. Freedom of Information Commission, 240 Conn. 1 , *420 6-7, 688 A.2d 314 (1997).

12005–2005
Rapid Motor Lines, Inc. v. Cox green
conn · 1947
1 sentence

1991In Rapid Motor Lines Inc. v. Cox, 134 Conn. 235 , 238 (1947), the court discussed the terms "notice" and "notify" and rejected the mailbox rule argument for delivery of notice where required by statute.

11991–1991

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1-2z (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (3)

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.

Where else courts name it

TX 100 (1987–2026) FL 81 (1992–2026) PA 81 (1991–2026) IL 39 (1992–2025) OH 19 (2003–2025) GA 16 (1997–2025) ID 14 (1996–2023) CT 10 (1991–2024) LA 9 (2003–2024) MO 9 (1993–2022) WA 8 (2001–2025) OK 7 (1996–2023) AR 6 (1997–2019) AZ 6 (2008–2022) AL 5 (2002–2023) NJ 3 (2018–2026) MS 3 (2006–2026) MD 2 (1993–2013) IA 2 (2022–2026) KY 2 (1986–2005)

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.

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