69 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1996–2026 18 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.
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State v. Geislergreen2 sentences2026The defendant’s unpreserved claim that his speech was protected under article first, §§ 4, 5 and 14, of the state constitution failed under State v. Golding ( 213 Conn. 233 ), as this court applied the multifactor approach to state constitutional interpretation under State v. Geisler ( 222 Conn. 672 ) and concluded that the Geisler factors did not support the defendant’s con- tention that the broader protections for speech under the state constitution extended to fighting words. 2026The defendant’s unpreserved claim that his speech was protected under article first, §§ 4, 5 and 14, of the state constitution failed under State v. Golding ( 213 Conn. 233 ), as this court applied the multifactor approach to state constitutional interpretation under State v. Geisler ( 222 Conn. 672 ) and concluded that the Geisler factors did not support the defendant’s con- tention that the broader protections for speech under the state constitution extended to fighting words. | 7 | 14 |
Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Healthgreen2 sentences2015Accordingly, assuming that the Geisler framework is even applicable to the ultimate question of whether the death penalty now constitutes excessive and disproportionate punishment follow- ing the enactment of P.A. 12-5; cf. Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 227 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008) (undertaking Geisler analysis following conclusion that plaintiffs met state constitutional standard applica- ble for determining quasi-suspect class status); our consideration of the relevant Geisler factors is interwoven into our application of the legal frame- work that properly governs s 2015Accordingly, assuming that the Geisler framework is even applicable to the ultimate question of whether the death penalty now constitutes excessive and disproportionate punishment follow- ing the enactment of P.A. 12-5; cf. Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health, 289 Conn. 135, 227 , 957 A.2d 407 (2008) (undertaking Geisler analysis following conclusion that plaintiffs met state constitutional standard applica- ble for determining quasi-suspect class status); our consideration of the relevant Geisler factors is interwoven into our application of the legal frame- work that properly governs s | 4 | 7 |
Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc. v. Rellgreen2 sentences2021Connecticut trumped the later developed judicially created common-law fair report privilege.’’ We are guided in our analysis by the Geisler factors, which, although not required to con- strue this claim, are ‘‘useful in analyzing the scope of a right guaranteed by the state constitution that has no federal analog.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Fund- ing, Inc. v. Rell, 295 Conn. 240 , 272 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010). 2021Connecticut trumped the later developed judicially created common-law fair report privilege.’’ We are guided in our analysis by the Geisler factors, which, although not required to con- strue this claim, are ‘‘useful in analyzing the scope of a right guaranteed by the state constitution that has no federal analog.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Fund- ing, Inc. v. Rell, 295 Conn. 240 , 272 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010). | 3 | 8 |
State v. Linaresgreen2 sentences2022See, e.g., State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 342–46 (explaining that we were adopting broader pro- phylactic rule not expanding constitutional right, but also citing other Geisler factors that supported rule); State v. Linares, 232 Conn. 345 , 379–80, 655 A.2d 737 (1995) (concluding that United States Supreme Court’s rationale for departing from prior, more protective stan- dard was unsound but also citing other Geisler factors that supported our rule). 2022See, e.g., State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 342–46 (explaining that we were adopting broader pro- phylactic rule not expanding constitutional right, but also citing other Geisler factors that supported rule); State v. Linares, 232 Conn. 345 , 379–80, 655 A.2d 737 (1995) (concluding that United States Supreme Court’s rationale for departing from prior, more protective stan- dard was unsound but also citing other Geisler factors that supported our rule). | 3 | 5 |
State v. Harrisgreen2 sentences2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler . 2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler . | 3 | 3 |
Hogan v. Department of Children & Familiesgreen2 sentences2011See Hogan v. Dept. of Children & Families, 290 Conn. 545, 567-68 , 964 A.2d 1213 (2009) (refusing to address state constitutional claim where plaintiff failed to provide Geisler analysis). 2011See Hogan v. Dept. of Children & Families, 290 Conn. 545, 567-68 , 964 A.2d 1213 (2009) (refusing to address state constitutional claim where plaintiff failed to provide Geisler analysis). | 3 | 3 |
State v. Purcellgreen2 sentences2025It cites State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 318 , in which this court suggested as much and offered the possibility that a ‘‘policy centered weighing process’’ may be more appropriate than a Geisler analysis. 2025It cites State v. Purcell, supra, 331 Conn. 318 , in which this court suggested as much and offered the possibility that a ‘‘policy centered weighing process’’ may be more appropriate than a Geisler analysis. | 2 | 4 |
State v. Lawrencegreen2 sentences2025Thus, our Geisler analysis is informed by the doctrine of stare decisis, which ‘‘counsels that a court should not overrule its earlier decisions unless the most cogent reasons and inescapable logic require it.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) State v. Lawrence, 282 Conn. 141, 170 , 920 A.2d 236 (2007). 2025Thus, our Geisler analysis is informed by the doctrine of stare decisis, which ‘‘counsels that a court should not overrule its earlier decisions unless the most cogent reasons and inescapable logic require it.’’ (Internal quo- tation marks omitted.) State v. Lawrence, 282 Conn. 141, 170 , 920 A.2d 236 (2007). | 2 | 3 |
Moore v. Ganimgreen2 sentences2010See Moore v. Ganim, supra, 233 Conn. at 581-82 , 660 A.2d 742 (applying Geisler analysis to claim that state has constitutional obligation to provide minimal assistance to its poor citizens). 2010See Moore v. Ganim, supra, 233 Conn. at 581-82 , 660 A.2d 742 (applying Geisler analysis to claim that state has constitutional obligation to provide minimal assistance to its poor citizens). | 2 | 3 |
State v. Haynesgreen2 sentences2025See, e.g., State v. Patel, 327 Conn. 932 , 939–40, 171 A.3d 1037 (2017); see also State v. Haynes, 352 Conn. 236 , 244–45, 336 A.3d 1139 (2025) (describing relationship between Geisler factors and doctrine of stare decisis with respect to pre-Geisler state constitutional decisions). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 3 0 Conn. 0 ,0 5 State v. McFarland instructive. 2025See State v. Purcell, 331 Conn. 318 , 343 n.16, 203 A.3d 542 (2019); see also State v. Haynes, 352 Conn. 236 , 246 n.6, 336 A.3d 1139 (2025) (policy centered weighing process is embedded in Geisler analysis as sixth factor). | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Riveragreen | 2 | 2 |
| Tyler v. United States District Court for the District of Nebraskagreen | 2 | 2 |
| Ayala v. New Yorkgreen | 2 | 2 |
| Martinez v. Michigangreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Owengreen | 2 | 2 |
| State v. Ledbettergreen | 2 | 2 |
State v. Jenkinsgreen2 sentences2019Nevertheless, we conclude that this is an issue for which the arc of logic trumps the weight of authority."); State v. Jenkins , supra, 298 Conn. at 262 , 3 A.3d 806 ("a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions" [internal quotation marks omitted] ). 2019Nevertheless, we conclude that this is an issue for which the arc of logic trumps the weight of authority."); State v. Jenkins , supra, 298 Conn. at 262 , 3 A.3d 806 ("a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions" [internal quotation marks omitted] ). | 1 | 5 |
State v. Colongreen2 sentences2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 ( 2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 ( | 1 | 5 |
Harris v. Louisianagreen2 sentences2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 ( 2015See, e.g., Aselton v. East Hartford, 277 Conn. 120 , 152–55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining to review state constitutional claim because claimant briefed only Con- necticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); cf. State v. Colon, 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining to review defen- dant’s state constitutional claims because, inter alia, he had failed to analyze Geisler factors ‘‘separately and distinctly’’), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S. Ct. 102 , 163 L. | 1 | 5 |
Miller-Bates v. Wachovia Bankgreen2 sentences2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 ( 2017See, e.g., State v. Nash , 278 Conn. 620 , 624 n.4, 899 A.2d 1 (2006) (declining review where "[t]he defendant has not recognized, nor has he applied the six Geisler factors"); Aselton v. East Hartford , 277 Conn. 120 , 152-55, 890 A.2d 1250 (2006) (declining review because appellant briefed only Connecticut and federal case law without addressing other Geisler factors); State v. Colon , 272 Conn. 106 , 154 n.26, 864 A.2d 666 (2004) (declining review because appellant failed to analyze Geisler factors "separately and distinctly"), cert. denied, 546 U.S. 848 , 126 S.Ct. 102 , 163 L.Ed. 2d 116 ( | 1 | 5 |
Feehan v. Marconegreen2 sentences2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L. 2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L. | 1 | 4 |
Rivas v. N.Y.S. Lotterygreen2 sentences2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L. 2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L. | 1 | 4 |
Dixit v. Singhgreen2 sentences2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L. 2022The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quota- tion marks omitted.) Fay v. Merrill, 338 Conn. 1 , 26–27, 256 A.3d 622 (2021); see, e.g., Feehan v. Marcone, 331 Conn. 436, 449 , 204 A.3d 666 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 144 , 205 L. | 1 | 4 |
State v. Joycegreen2 sentences2012We have consistently emphasized that "we expect counsel to employ [the Geisler analysis] [i]n order to [allow us to] construe the contours of our state constitution and [to] reach reasoned and principled results...." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 229 Conn. 10 , 16 n. 7, 639 A.2d 1007 (1994). 2012We have consistently emphasized that "we expect counsel to employ [the Geisler analysis] [i]n order to [allow us to] construe the contours of our state constitution and [to] reach reasoned and principled results...." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Joyce, 229 Conn. 10 , 16 n. 7, 639 A.2d 1007 (1994). | 1 | 4 |
State v. Lockhartgreen2 sentences2022See State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537, 555 , 4 A.3d 1176 (2010) (noting that federal and state provisions are subject to same interpretation because they have ‘‘shared genesis in the common law’’).14 The defendant does not expressly concede the third and fourth Geisler factors to this court as he did before the Appellate Court, but he acknowledges this case law in his brief to this court. 2022See State v. Lockhart, 298 Conn. 537, 555 , 4 A.3d 1176 (2010) (noting that federal and state provisions are subject to same interpretation because they have ‘‘shared genesis in the common law’’).14 The defendant does not expressly concede the third and fourth Geisler factors to this court as he did before the Appellate Court, but he acknowledges this case law in his brief to this court. | 1 | 3 |
State v. Jose A. B.green2 sentences2025The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jose A. B., 342 Conn. 489, 508 , 270 A.3d 656 (2022). 2025The Geisler analysis applies to cases in which the state constitution has no federal analogue, as well as those in which the claim is that the state constitution provides greater protection than does the federal constitution.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Jose A. B., 342 Conn. 489, 508 , 270 A.3d 656 (2022). | 1 | 3 |
State v. Rossgreen2 sentences2011See United States v. Hatter, 532 U.S. 557, 567 , 121 S.Ct. 1782 , 149 L.Ed.2d 820 (2001). [83] In State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183, 286 , 646 A.2d 1318 , four members of a five judge panel voted to sustain the constitutionality of the death penalty, with Justice Berdon in dissent. [84] In contrast, in State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183 , 646 A.2d 1318 , the five judge panel that decided the appeal had been comprised of three members of this court and two Appellate Court judges sitting by designation. [85] In State v. Webb, supra, 238 Conn. at 551 , 680 A.2d 147 , the vote sustaining 2011See United States v. Hatter, 532 U.S. 557, 567 , 121 S.Ct. 1782 , 149 L.Ed.2d 820 (2001). [83] In State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183, 286 , 646 A.2d 1318 , four members of a five judge panel voted to sustain the constitutionality of the death penalty, with Justice Berdon in dissent. [84] In contrast, in State v. Ross, supra, 230 Conn. at 183 , 646 A.2d 1318 , the five judge panel that decided the appeal had been comprised of three members of this court and two Appellate Court judges sitting by designation. [85] In State v. Webb, supra, 238 Conn. at 551 , 680 A.2d 147 , the vote sustaining | 1 | 3 |
| Aselton v. Town of East Hartfordgreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Rizzogreen | 1 | 2 |
| State v. Patelgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB v. Charlesgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Taupiergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Iota Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity John Howlin John Singsank v. George Mason University Kenneth E. Bumgarnergreen | 1 | 1 |
| Steckel v. Stategreen | 1 | 1 |
| Furumoto v. Lymangreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Chewgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Riveragreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Nashgreen | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Fishergreen | 1 | 1 |
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Honulik v. Town of Greenwich
green
2 sentences2019Moreover, a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks **450 omitted.) Doe v. Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp. , 317 Conn. 357 , 407-408, 119 A.3d 462 (2015) ; see also *677 Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc. v. Rell , 295 Conn. 240 , 271 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010) (plurality opinion) ("the Geisler framework is equally usefu 2019Moreover, a proper Geisler analysis does not require us simply to tally and follow the decisions favoring one party's state constitutional claim; a deeper review of those decisions' underpinnings is required because we follow only persuasive decisions." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks **450 omitted.) Doe v. Hartford Roman Catholic Diocesan Corp. , 317 Conn. 357 , 407-408, 119 A.3d 462 (2015) ; see also *677 Connecticut Coalition for Justice in Education Funding, Inc. v. Rell , 295 Conn. 240 , 271 n.26, 990 A.2d 206 (2010) (plurality opinion) ("the Geisler framework is equally usefu | 5 | 2010–2019 |
State v. Piorkowski
green
2 sentences2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler . 2019This court previously has considered the Geisler factors in deciding whether to adopt a prophylactic rule under our state constitution; see, e.g., State v. Harris , 330 Conn. 91 , 114-31, 191 A.3d 119 (2018) ; State v. Jenkins , 298 Conn. 209 , 259-82, 3 A.3d 806 (2010) ; State v. Piorkowski , 243 Conn. 205 , 214-21, 700 A.2d 1146 (1997) ; see also State v. Lawrence , 282 Conn. 141 , 158-77, 920 A.2d 236 (2007) ; and the parties in the present case have briefed this issue under Geisler . | 3 | 2019–2025 |
State v. James
green
2 sentences2025Ed. 2d 391 (2024); the advent of the Geisler analysis does not by itself diminish the precedential value of Reid as a matter of state con- stitutional law.5 See, e.g., State v. Williams, 311 Conn. 626 , 632–33, 88 A.3d 534 (2014); State v. James, 237 Conn. 390 , 413–14, 678 A.2d 1338 (1996). 2025Ed. 2d 391 (2024); the advent of the Geisler analysis does not by itself diminish the precedential value of Reid as a matter of state con- stitutional law.5 See, e.g., State v. Williams, 311 Conn. 626 , 632–33, 88 A.3d 534 (2014); State v. James, 237 Conn. 390 , 413–14, 678 A.2d 1338 (1996). | 2 | 2007–2025 |
Fay v. Merrill
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2 sentences2025The policy centered weighing process the state favors is embedded in a Geisler analysis as the sixth factor because ‘‘the economic and sociological consider- ations factor . . . is in essence a public policy analysis . . . .’’ Fay v. Mer- rill, 338 Conn. 1, 50 , 256 A.3d 622 (2021). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 11 0 Conn. 1 ,0 13 State v. Haynes mentalized the factors that should be considered in order to stress that a systemic analysis is required, we recognize that they may be inextricably interwoven. . . . [N]ot every Geisler factor is relevant in all cases. . . . 2025The policy centered weighing process the state favors is embedded in a Geisler analysis as the sixth factor because ‘‘the economic and sociological consider- ations factor . . . is in essence a public policy analysis . . . .’’ Fay v. Mer- rill, 338 Conn. 1, 50 , 256 A.3d 622 (2021). 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 11 0 Conn. 1 ,0 13 State v. Haynes mentalized the factors that should be considered in order to stress that a systemic analysis is required, we recognize that they may be inextricably interwoven. . . . [N]ot every Geisler factor is relevant in all cases. . . . | 2 | 2022–2025 |
Burg v. Ne. Specialty Corp.
green
2 sentences2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L. 2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L. | 2 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Diaz
green
2 sentences2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 , 2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 , | 2 | 2021–2021 |
| State v. Fetscher green | 2 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Estrella
green
2 sentences2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 , 2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 , | 2 | 2021–2021 |
| Amodeo v. United States green | 2 | 2021–2021 |
| Williams v. Massachusetts green | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Bellemare v. WACHOVIA MORTGAGE CORPORATION
green
2 sentences2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 , 2021Cf. State v. Estrella, 277 Conn. 458, 488 , 893 A.2d 348 (2006) (defendant raised due process claim under state constitution, complete with requisite Geisler analysis). ‘‘It is not enough merely to mention a possible argument in the most skeletal way, leaving the court to do counsel’s work, create the ossature for the argument, and put flesh on its bones.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Fetscher, 162 Conn. App. 145 , 155–56, 130 A.3d 892 (2015), cert. denied, 321 Conn. 904 , 138 A.3d 280 (2016); State v. Diaz, 94 Conn. App. 582, 593 , 893 A.2d 495 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 901 , | 2 | 2021–2021 |
| Purnell v. PURNELL III green | 2 | 2021–2021 |
State v. Marcus H.
green
2 sentences2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L. 2021See, e.g., State v. Rivera, 335 Conn. 720 , 725 n.2, 240 A.3d 1039 (2020); State v. Marcus H., 190 Conn. App. 332 , 335 n.2, 210 A.3d 607 , cert. denied, 332 Conn. 910 , 211 A.3d 71 , cert. denied, U.S. , 140 S. Ct. 540 , 205 L. | 2 | 2021–2021 |
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