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trespass claim in Connecticut

10 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1977–2026 1 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
Lopez v. William Raveis Real Estate, Inc.green
conn · 2022 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
2 sentences

2026See, e.g., Lopez v. William Raveis Real Estate, Inc., 343 Conn. 31, 57 , 272 A.3d 150 (2022) (“if the evidence necessary for resolution is undisputed, then this court can decide the issue as a matter of law without need for a remand for factual findings”).

2026See, e.g., Lopez v. William Raveis Real Estate, Inc., 343 Conn. 31, 57, 272 A.3d 150 (2022) (“if the evidence necessary for resolution is undisputed, then this court can decide the issue as a matter of law without need for a remand for factual findings”).

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Kelly v. Ivlergreen
conn · 1982 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996See Kelly v. Ivler, 187 Conn. 31, 45-47 , 450 A.2d 817 (1982).

1996See Kelly v. Ivler, 187 Conn. 31, 45-47 , 450 A.2d 817 (1982).

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Raymond Patriarca v. United States of America, Ronald J. Cassesso v. United States of America, Henry Tameleo v. United Statesgreen
ca1 · 1969 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
1 sentence

1983In this regard, we agree with the First Circuit Court of Appeals: “[W]e do not consider that a trespass by the defense gives the prosecution a hunting license exempt from ethical restraints on advocacy.” (Footnote omitted.) Patriarca v. United States, 402 F.2d 314, 321 (1st Cir. 1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1022 , 89 S. Ct. 633 , 21 L.

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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
Handler v. Remington Arms Co. green
conn · 1957
2 sentences

1977Handler v. Remington Arms Co., 144 Conn. 316, 321 .

1977Handler v. Remington Arms Co., 144 Conn. 316 , 321 .

21977–1977
Rickel v. Komaromi green
connappct · 2013
1 sentence

2017When analyzing whether a trespass claim is time barred, "the only facts material to the trial court's decision ... are the date of the wrongful conduct alleged in the complaint and the date the action was filed." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.

12017–2017
City of New Haven v. Bonner green
conn · 2005
2 sentences

2006“Only in [the] most exceptional circumstances can and will [an appellate] court consider a claim, constitutional or otherwise, that has not been raised and decided in the trial court.” (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) New Haven v. Bonner, 272 Conn. 489, 498 , 863 A.2d 680 (2005); see also Practice Book § 60-5.

2006“Only in [the] most exceptional circumstances can and will [an appellate] court consider a claim, constitutional or otherwise, that has not been raised and decided in the trial court.” (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) New Haven v. Bonner, 272 Conn. 489, 498 , 863 A.2d 680 (2005); see also Practice Book § 60-5.

12006–2006
Robert v. Scarlata green
connappct · 2006
2 sentences

2006When a party prevails on a trespass claim, it is “entitled to damages based on the lost use value of the property [trespassed upon] and any harm caused by the trespass during the time of the defendants’ occupation.” Robert v. Scarlata, 96 Conn. App. 19, 24 , 899 A.2d 666 (2006).

2006When a party prevails on a trespass claim, it is “entitled to damages based on the lost use value of the property [trespassed upon] and any harm caused by the trespass during the time of the defendants’ occupation.” Robert v. Scarlata, 96 Conn. App. 19, 24 , 899 A.2d 666 (2006).

12006–2006
Mastroberti v. Hall, No. 058336 (Feb. 18, 1993) green
connsuperct · 1993
1 sentence

1995Mastroberti v. Hall , supra, see also, Poulos v. Pfizer Inc. and Pharmchem Laboratories Inc. , supra, In the present case, the basis for the defendant's motion to strike is that an invasion of privacy claim is analogous to a trespass claim involving property rights.

11995–1995
Bass v. Planned Management Services, Inc. green
utah · 1988
1 sentence

1994Preliminarily, if the Zanoni's had a right to make a trespass claim because of the nature of their possessory interest the changing of the locks effectively barring them from the cottage would constitute a trespass; Bass v. Planned Management Services , 761 P.2d 566 , 569 (Ut., 1988).

11994–1994
Larkin v. Avery green
· 1854
1 sentence

1994Also, if the party bringing a trespass claim has the requisite possessory interest, the physical occupation of the property need not be continuous, Bilieu v. Pausley , 21 P. 934 , 937 (Ore., 1889) (seasonal mining); weekend occupancy should be enough to establish the claim, cf Larken v. Avery, et al 23 Conn. 304 , 305 , 310 (1854) where temporary absence held not to defeat trespass claim by one otherwise having a right to make it.

11994–1994
Bileu v. Paisley green
or · 1889
1 sentence

1994Also, if the party bringing a trespass claim has the requisite possessory interest, the physical occupation of the property need not be continuous, Bilieu v. Pausley , 21 P. 934 , 937 (Ore., 1889) (seasonal mining); weekend occupancy should be enough to establish the claim, cf Larken v. Avery, et al 23 Conn. 304 , 305 , 310 (1854) where temporary absence held not to defeat trespass claim by one otherwise having a right to make it.

11994–1994
Pagano v. Martin green
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1983In this regard, we agree with the First Circuit Court of Appeals: “[W]e do not consider that a trespass by the defense gives the prosecution a hunting license exempt from ethical restraints on advocacy.” (Footnote omitted.) Patriarca v. United States, 402 F.2d 314, 321 (1st Cir. 1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1022 , 89 S. Ct. 633 , 21 L.

11983–1983
Dawson v. United States green
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1983In this regard, we agree with the First Circuit Court of Appeals: “[W]e do not consider that a trespass by the defense gives the prosecution a hunting license exempt from ethical restraints on advocacy.” (Footnote omitted.) Patriarca v. United States, 402 F.2d 314, 321 (1st Cir. 1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1022 , 89 S. Ct. 633 , 21 L.

11983–1983
Clemens v. Central Railroad green
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1983In this regard, we agree with the First Circuit Court of Appeals: “[W]e do not consider that a trespass by the defense gives the prosecution a hunting license exempt from ethical restraints on advocacy.” (Footnote omitted.) Patriarca v. United States, 402 F.2d 314, 321 (1st Cir. 1968), cert. denied, 393 U.S. 1022 , 89 S. Ct. 633 , 21 L.

11983–1983
Rodrigue v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co. neutral
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1983Ed. 2d 567 , reh. denied, 393 U.S. 1124 , 89 S. Ct. 987 , 22 L.

11983–1983
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad v. Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad neutral
scotus · 1969
1 sentence

1983Ed. 2d 567 , reh. denied, 393 U.S. 1124 , 89 S. Ct. 987 , 22 L.

11983–1983

Where else courts name it

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