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vague claim in Connecticut

9 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1986–2023 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
National City Mortgage Co. v. Stoeckergreen
connappct · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See National City Mortgage Co. v. Stoecker, 92 Conn. App. 787, 798 , 888 A.2d 95 (‘‘defendant’s claim seeking to establish the chronology and specific nature of the payments was well articulated and is therefore readily distinguishable from a vague claim of insufficient knowledge’’), cert. denied, 277 Conn. 925 , 895 A.2d 799 (2006).

2023See National City Mortgage Co. v. Stoecker, 92 Conn. App. 787, 798 , 888 A.2d 95 (‘‘defendant’s claim seeking to establish the chronology and specific nature of the payments was well articulated and is therefore readily distinguishable from a vague claim of insufficient knowledge’’), cert. denied, 277 Conn. 925 , 895 A.2d 799 (2006).

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State v. Crawleygreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023See National City Mortgage Co. v. Stoecker, 92 Conn. App. 787, 798 , 888 A.2d 95 (‘‘defendant’s claim seeking to establish the chronology and specific nature of the payments was well articulated and is therefore readily distinguishable from a vague claim of insufficient knowledge’’), cert. denied, 277 Conn. 925 , 895 A.2d 799 (2006).

2023See National City Mortgage Co. v. Stoecker, 92 Conn. App. 787, 798 , 888 A.2d 95 (‘‘defendant’s claim seeking to establish the chronology and specific nature of the payments was well articulated and is therefore readily distinguishable from a vague claim of insufficient knowledge’’), cert. denied, 277 Conn. 925 , 895 A.2d 799 (2006).

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State v. Perrucciogreen
conn · 1984 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998Subsequent case law has since “invoked Pickering as the controlling standard for evaluating vagueness challenges to the morals provision of § 53-21.” State v. Schriver, supra, 207 Conn. 463 ; see State v. Perruccio, 192 Conn. 154, 161 , 471 A.2d 632 , appeal dismissed, 469 U.S. 801 , 105 S. Ct. 55 , 83 L.

1998Subsequent case law has since “invoked Pickering as the controlling standard for evaluating vagueness challenges to the morals provision of § 53-21.” State v. Schriver, supra, 207 Conn. 463 ; see State v. Perruccio, 192 Conn. 154, 161 , 471 A.2d 632 , appeal dismissed, 469 U.S. 801 , 105 S. Ct. 55 , 83 L.

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Perruccio v. Connecticutgreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Subsequent case law has since “invoked Pickering as the controlling standard for evaluating vagueness challenges to the morals provision of § 53-21.” State v. Schriver, supra, 207 Conn. 463 ; see State v. Perruccio, 192 Conn. 154, 161 , 471 A.2d 632 , appeal dismissed, 469 U.S. 801 , 105 S. Ct. 55 , 83 L.

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Strake v. Seamongreen
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Subsequent case law has since “invoked Pickering as the controlling standard for evaluating vagueness challenges to the morals provision of § 53-21.” State v. Schriver, supra, 207 Conn. 463 ; see State v. Perruccio, 192 Conn. 154, 161 , 471 A.2d 632 , appeal dismissed, 469 U.S. 801 , 105 S. Ct. 55 , 83 L.

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State v. Tappgreen
· 1916 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Subsequent case law has since “invoked Pickering as the controlling standard for evaluating vagueness challenges to the morals provision of § 53-21.” State v. Schriver, supra, 207 Conn. 463 ; see State v. Perruccio, 192 Conn. 154, 161 , 471 A.2d 632 , appeal dismissed, 469 U.S. 801 , 105 S. Ct. 55 , 83 L.

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United States v. Barry Byron Mills, Daniel James Cavanaugh, Robbin Lynn Bryan Cavanaugh, Martin Trevino Vargas, Jr.green
ca9 · 1979 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See United States v. Mills, 597 F.2d 693, 699 (9th Cir. 1979) (no need for a hearing based on a vague claim that defendant was on sedatives and unable to converse with his attorney where detailed facts concerning usage were lacking); United States v. Falu, 421 F.2d 687 (2d Cir. 1969) (conclusory statement that a defendant was “on drugs” at time of sentencing did not justify a hearing where allegations did not specify details).

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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 (9)

CaseCitedYears
Statewide Grievance Committee v. Rapoport green
connappct · 2010
2 sentences

2010We therefore decline to address this issue. 5 See Statewide Grievance Committee v. Rapoport, 119 Conn. App. 269, 280 , 987 A.2d 1075 (2010) (“We repeatedly have stated that [w]e are not required to review issues that have been improperly presented to this court through an inadequate brief. . . .

2010We therefore decline to address this issue. 5 See Statewide Grievance Committee v. Rapoport, 119 Conn. App. 269, 280 , 987 A.2d 1075 (2010) (“We repeatedly have stated that [w]e are not required to review issues that have been improperly presented to this court through an inadequate brief. . . .

12010–2010
Webster Bank v. Flanagan green
connappct · 1999
2 sentences

2006Because the defendant challenged the amount of the debt, the use of Practice Book § 23-18 to “introduce the affidavit is prohibited, *799 and the hearsay rules apply. ” Webster Bank v. Flanagan, 51 Conn. App. 733, 749 , 725 A.2d 975 (1999).

2006Because the defendant challenged the amount of the debt, the use of Practice Book § 23-18 to “introduce the affidavit is prohibited, *799 and the hearsay rules apply. ” Webster Bank v. Flanagan, 51 Conn. App. 733, 749 , 725 A.2d 975 (1999).

12006–2006
State v. Floyd green
conn · 1991
2 sentences

2003Citing State v. Floyd, 217 Conn. 73, 89 , 584 A.2d 1157 (1991), the majority asserts that a Geisler analysis is not required because the majority is merely identifying, rather than resolving, a constitutional question.

2003Citing State v. Floyd, 217 Conn. 73, 89 , 584 A.2d 1157 (1991), the majority asserts that a Geisler analysis is not required because the majority is merely identifying, rather than resolving, a constitutional question.

12003–2003
Wainwright v. Sykes green
scotus · 1977
1 sentence

2002"The showing of prejudice required under Wainwright v. Sykes, 433 U.S. 72 (1977) is significantly greater than that necessary under the more vague inquiry suggested by the words `plain error.' . . .

12002–2002
Murray v. Carrier green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

2002The habeas petitioner must show not merely that the errors at . . . trial created a possibility of prejudice, but that they worked to his actual and substantial disadvantage, infecting his entire trial with error of constitutional dimension. . . ." (Citations omitted; emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) Murray v. Carrier, 477 U.S. at 493 -94 .

12002–2002
State v. Pickering green
conn · 1980
1 sentence

1998Our Supreme Court addressed a vague as applied challenge to the morals provisions in the second prong of § 53-21 in State v. Pickering, supra, 180 Conn. 54 .

11998–1998
Mitchell v. King green
conn · 1975
1 sentence

1994Recognizing that the Supreme Court in Mitchell versus King , 169 Conn. 140 did not look at Mitchell's specific action, a gang assault on school property, to validate the vague standard of former section 10-234 "conduct inimical to the best interest of the school." This Court will not examine plaintiff's specific action in relation to whether or not it violates "a publicized policy of the board." 5.

11994–1994
Ciaramelia v. Brownell green
connsuperct · 1978
1 sentence

1990A vague claim of harassment and a vague claim that the petitioner is defenseless when interacting with other prisoners, both allegedly caused by a claimed medical condition, do not rise to the level of rights contemplated by the test of Ciarmelia, id.

11990–1990
Elton J. Breaux v. Robert H. Finch, Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare green
ca5 · 1970
1 sentence

1986See United States v. Mills, 597 F.2d 693, 699 (9th Cir. 1979) (no need for a hearing based on a vague claim that defendant was on sedatives and unable to converse with his attorney where detailed facts concerning usage were lacking); United States v. Falu, 421 F.2d 687 (2d Cir. 1969) (conclusory statement that a defendant was “on drugs” at time of sentencing did not justify a hearing where allegations did not specify details).

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

CA 26 (1940–2024) PA 24 (1991–2026) NY 21 (1978–2020) CT 9 (1986–2023) TX 9 (1992–2015) AZ 9 (1992–2022) WA 9 (1979–2020) OR 8 (1953–2023) MO 7 (1981–2018) IA 5 (1942–2024) IL 5 (1980–2026) LA 5 (1996–2014) AL 4 (2001–2014) FL 4 (1994–2011) OH 3 (2002–2019) TN 3 (2008–2012) UT 3 (1994–2017) MA 3 (1982–1984) IN 2 (1993–2008) MT 2 (1999–2001) NC 2 (2024–2025) WY 2 (1987–1989) VT 2 (2000–2014) WI 2 (2010–2024) NM 2 (2005–2016) MN 2 (2003–2005) ME 2 (2009–2009) CO 2 (1984–2020) NJ 2 (1989–1998)

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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