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municipality challenge in Connecticut

10 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2005 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 (6)

CaseFollowedCited
Dill v. Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln Countygreen
coloctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Thus, the doctrine of state action immunity which has developed under federal antitrust law is also an available defense to a suit against a municipality for a violation of Florida’s antitrust laws.”), review denied, 890 So. 2d 1114 (2004); see also Dill v. Board of County Commissioners, 928 P.2d 809, 815-16 (Colo. App. 1996) (“any person exempt or immune under federal antitrust law is exempt from the Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992”).

2005Thus, the doctrine of state action immunity which has developed under federal antitrust law is also an available defense to a suit against a municipality for a violation of Florida's antitrust laws."), review denied, Docket No. SC04-1382, 890 So.2d 1114 , 2004 Fla. Lexis 2183 (November 22, 2004); see also Dill v. Board of County Commissioners, 928 P.2d 809, 815-16 (Colo.App.1996) ("any person exempt or immune under federal antitrust law is exempt from the Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992").

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Fulcher v. Stategreen
fla · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Thus, the doctrine of state action immunity which has developed under federal antitrust law is also an available defense to a suit against a municipality for a violation of Florida’s antitrust laws.”), review denied, 890 So. 2d 1114 (2004); see also Dill v. Board of County Commissioners, 928 P.2d 809, 815-16 (Colo. App. 1996) (“any person exempt or immune under federal antitrust law is exempt from the Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992”).

2005Thus, the doctrine of state action immunity which has developed under federal antitrust law is also an available defense to a suit against a municipality for a violation of Florida's antitrust laws."), review denied, Docket No. SC04-1382, 890 So.2d 1114 , 2004 Fla. Lexis 2183 (November 22, 2004); see also Dill v. Board of County Commissioners, 928 P.2d 809, 815-16 (Colo.App.1996) ("any person exempt or immune under federal antitrust law is exempt from the Colorado Antitrust Act of 1992").

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Acro Technology, Inc. v. Administrator, Unemployment Compensation Actgreen
connappct · 1991 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Savage v. Aronson, 214 Conn. 256, 267 , 571 A.2d 696 (1990).” (Emphasis added.) Aero Technology, Inc. v. Administrator, 25 Conn. App. 130, 135, 593 A.2d 154 (1991). “[A]s a creation of the state, a municipality may not challenge the constitutionality of the state’s laws.” Horton v. Meskill, supra, 196 .

2001Savage v. Aronson, 214 Conn. 256, 267 , 571 A.2d 696 (1990).” (Emphasis added.) Aero Technology, Inc. v. Administrator, 25 Conn. App. 130, 135, 593 A.2d 154 (1991). “[A]s a creation of the state, a municipality may not challenge the constitutionality of the state’s laws.” Horton v. Meskill, supra, 196 .

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Doran v. Waterbury Parking Authoritygreen
connsuperct · 1979 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See Doran v. Waterbury Parking Authority , 35 Conn. Sup. 280 , 281-82 , 408 A.2d 277 (1979).

1999See Doran v. Waterbury Parking Authority , 35 Conn. Sup. 280 , 281-82 , 408 A.2d 277 (1979).

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City of Norwich v. Town of Lebanongreen
conn · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
1 sentence

1994Id., 123 citing Norwich v. Lebanon , supra, 710.

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Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. City of Norwalkgreen
conn · 1979 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Wilson v. Kelley green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

1994The one year time limit for an action under § 12-119 is not jurisdictional and must be raised by the municipality as a defense, Wilson v. Kelley , 224 Conn. 110 , 121 , because unlike § 12-118 it is a substitute for legal and equitable rights which existed at common law.

1993Wilson v. Kelley, 224 Conn. 110 , 123 .

21993–1994
Ducharme v. City of Putnam green
conn · 1971
2 sentences

1974The defendant has gone to some lengths to distinguish Sanger on the ground that it was “based on the belief that a municipality could not challenge what the Legislature did by legislation,” urging that it therefore has been overruled by the later decision of this court in Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135 , 285 A.2d 318 , which held that a city, although a subdivision of the state, has sufficient interest and standing to raise a constitutional issue where the city was properly in *108 court on non-constitutional questions.

1974The defendant has gone to some lengths to distinguish Sanger on the ground that it was “based on the belief that a municipality could not challenge what the Legislature did by legislation,” urging that it therefore has been overruled by the later decision of this court in Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135 , 285 A.2d 318 , which held that a city, although a subdivision of the state, has sufficient interest and standing to raise a constitutional issue where the city was properly in *108 court on non-constitutional questions.

21974–1982
Savage v. Aronson green
conn · 1990
2 sentences

2001Savage v. Aronson, 214 Conn. 256, 267 , 571 A.2d 696 (1990).” (Emphasis added.) Aero Technology, Inc. v. Administrator, 25 Conn. App. 130, 135, 593 A.2d 154 (1991). “[A]s a creation of the state, a municipality may not challenge the constitutionality of the state’s laws.” Horton v. Meskill, supra, 196 .

2001Savage v. Aronson, 214 Conn. 256, 267 , 571 A.2d 696 (1990).” (Emphasis added.) Aero Technology, Inc. v. Administrator, 25 Conn. App. 130, 135, 593 A.2d 154 (1991). “[A]s a creation of the state, a municipality may not challenge the constitutionality of the state’s laws.” Horton v. Meskill, supra, 196 .

12001–2001
Cecio Bros. v. Town of Greenwich green
conn · 1968
1 sentence

2001The City has cited Cecio Bros., Inc. v. Greenwich, 156 Conn. 561 , 568 CT Page 2191 (1968), as holding that a party cannot recovery from a municipality on a claim of unjust enrichment without proof that the municipality expected to pay for the services.

12001–2001
Borough of Torrington v. Messenger neutral
· 1902
1 sentence

1997In Torrington v. Messenger, the Court opined: "It should be borne in mind also, in reading this statute, that it is one in derogation of private rights, and therefore should be strictly construed against its grant of power." 74 Conn. 321 , 325 (1902).

11997–1997
Ferguson v. Borough of Stamford neutral
conn · 1891
2 sentences

1989We have stated previously: “ ‘[W]here a statute reasonably admits of two constructions, one valid and the other invalid on the ground of unconstitutionality, courts should adopt the construction which will uphold the statute . . . ” Lublin v. Brown, 168 Conn. 212, 219-20 , 362 A.2d 769 (1975), quoting Adams v. Rubinow, 157 Conn. 150, 153 , 251 A.2d 49 (1968); Kellems v. Brown, supra, 486; Ferguson v. Borough of Stamford, 60 Conn. 432, 447 , 22 A. 782 (1891).

1989We have stated previously: “ ‘[W]here a statute reasonably admits of two constructions, one valid and the other invalid on the ground of unconstitutionality, courts should adopt the construction which will uphold the statute . . . ” Lublin v. Brown, 168 Conn. 212, 219-20 , 362 A.2d 769 (1975), quoting Adams v. Rubinow, 157 Conn. 150, 153 , 251 A.2d 49 (1968); Kellems v. Brown, supra, 486; Ferguson v. Borough of Stamford, 60 Conn. 432, 447 , 22 A. 782 (1891).

11989–1989
Lublin v. Brown green
conn · 1975
2 sentences

1989We have stated previously: “ ‘[W]here a statute reasonably admits of two constructions, one valid and the other invalid on the ground of unconstitutionality, courts should adopt the construction which will uphold the statute . . . ” Lublin v. Brown, 168 Conn. 212, 219-20 , 362 A.2d 769 (1975), quoting Adams v. Rubinow, 157 Conn. 150, 153 , 251 A.2d 49 (1968); Kellems v. Brown, supra, 486; Ferguson v. Borough of Stamford, 60 Conn. 432, 447 , 22 A. 782 (1891).

1989We have stated previously: “ ‘[W]here a statute reasonably admits of two constructions, one valid and the other invalid on the ground of unconstitutionality, courts should adopt the construction which will uphold the statute . . . ” Lublin v. Brown, 168 Conn. 212, 219-20 , 362 A.2d 769 (1975), quoting Adams v. Rubinow, 157 Conn. 150, 153 , 251 A.2d 49 (1968); Kellems v. Brown, supra, 486; Ferguson v. Borough of Stamford, 60 Conn. 432, 447 , 22 A. 782 (1891).

11989–1989
Adams v. Rubinow green
conn · 1968
2 sentences

1989We have stated previously: “ ‘[W]here a statute reasonably admits of two constructions, one valid and the other invalid on the ground of unconstitutionality, courts should adopt the construction which will uphold the statute . . . ” Lublin v. Brown, 168 Conn. 212, 219-20 , 362 A.2d 769 (1975), quoting Adams v. Rubinow, 157 Conn. 150, 153 , 251 A.2d 49 (1968); Kellems v. Brown, supra, 486; Ferguson v. Borough of Stamford, 60 Conn. 432, 447 , 22 A. 782 (1891).

1989We have stated previously: “ ‘[W]here a statute reasonably admits of two constructions, one valid and the other invalid on the ground of unconstitutionality, courts should adopt the construction which will uphold the statute . . . ” Lublin v. Brown, 168 Conn. 212, 219-20 , 362 A.2d 769 (1975), quoting Adams v. Rubinow, 157 Conn. 150, 153 , 251 A.2d 49 (1968); Kellems v. Brown, supra, 486; Ferguson v. Borough of Stamford, 60 Conn. 432, 447 , 22 A. 782 (1891).

11989–1989
Town of Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education green
conn · 1961
2 sentences

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

11982–1982
Sanger v. City of Bridgeport green
conn · 1938
2 sentences

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

11982–1982
Town of Berlin v. Santaguida green
conn · 1980
2 sentences

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

11982–1982
Hillier v. City of East Hartford green
conn · 1974
2 sentences

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

11982–1982
Tough v. Ives green
conn · 1972
2 sentences

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

1982Berlin v. Santaguida, 181 Conn. 421, 424-25 , 435 A.2d 980 (1980); Waterford v. Connecticut State Board of Education, 148 Conn. 238, 245 , 169 A.2d 891 (1961); Sanger v. Bridgeport, 124 Conn. 183, 190 , 198 A. 746 (1938); see Connecticut Light & Power Co. v. Norwalk, 179 Conn. 111, 115 , 425 A.2d 576 (1979); Hillier v. East Hartford, 167 Conn. 100, 107-108 , 355 A.2d 1 (1974); Tough v. Ives, 162 Conn. 274, 291-92 , 294 A.2d 67 (1972); Ducharme v. Putnam, 161 Conn. 135, 137-39 , 285 A.2d 318 (1971), for an exception to this rule not relevant here.

11982–1982

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