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party to raise claim in Connecticut

69 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 2005–2026 23 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 (19)

CaseFollowedCited
Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbickigreen
conn · 2017 · cited in 6 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2022
2 sentences

2022The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Roz- bicki, 326 Conn. 686, 695 , 167 A.3d 351 (2017), cert. denied, U.S. , 138 S. Ct. 2583 , 201 L.

2022The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Roz- bicki, 326 Conn. 686, 695 , 167 A.3d 351 (2017), cert. denied, U.S. , 138 S. Ct. 2583 , 201 L.

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Alpha Beta Capital Partners, L.P. v. Pursuit Investment Management, LLCgreen
connappct · 2019 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2021–2022
2 sentences

2022We repeatedly have held that ‘‘[a] party cannot present a case to the trial court on one theory and then seek appellate relief on a different one . . . .’’ (Internal quotation marks omit- ted.) White v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., 313 Conn. 610 , 619, 99 A.3d 1079 (2014). ‘‘[A]n appellate court is under no obligation to consider a claim that is not distinctly raised at the trial level. . . . [B]ecause our review is limited to matters in the record, we [also] will not address issues not decided by the trial court.’’ (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Burnham v. Karl & Gelb

2022The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party. . . . [See] Practice Book § 60-5 (‘court shall not be bound to consider a claim unless it was distinctly raised at the trial or arose subsequent to the trial’). [T]he determination of whether a claim has been properly preserved will depend on a careful review of the record to ascertain whether the cl

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Martin v. Todd Arthurs Co.green
connappct · 2024 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Martin v. Todd Arthurs Co., 225 Conn. App. 844 , 854–55, 317 A.3d 98 (2024).

2024See Martin v. Todd Arthurs Co., 225 Conn. App. 844 , 855, 317 A.3d 98 (2024) (‘‘to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial— 11 As noted previously, the joint stipulation’s facts related to HSAs are limited to the following statements: ‘‘Participants in an HDHP are eligible under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) § 223, to open and maintain a tax favored [HSA]. . . .

12
Nweeia v. Nweeiagreen
connappct · 2013 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2020
2 sentences

2020See Nweeia v. Nweeia, 142 Conn. App. 613, 618 , 64 A.3d 1251 (2013) (‘‘to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial— after it is too late for the trial court . . . to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 5 General Statutes § 52-599 provides in relevant part: ‘‘(a) A cause or right of action shall not be lost or destroyed by the death of any person, but shall survive in favor of or against the executor or administrator of the deceased person. ‘

2020See Nweeia v. Nweeia, 142 Conn. App. 613, 618 , 64 A.3d 1251 (2013) (‘‘to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial— after it is too late for the trial court . . . to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)). 5 General Statutes § 52-599 provides in relevant part: ‘‘(a) A cause or right of action shall not be lost or destroyed by the death of any person, but shall survive in favor of or against the executor or administrator of the deceased person. ‘

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Eubanks v. Comm'r of Corr.green
conn · 2018 · cited in 2 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019Ed. 2d 295 (2018); see also Practice Book § 60-5 (‘‘court shall not be bound to consider a claim unless it was distinctly raised at the trial or arose subsequent to the trial’’). ‘‘[T]he determination of whether a claim has been prop- erly preserved will depend on a careful review of the record to ascertain whether the claim on appeal was articulated below with sufficient clarity to place the trial court [and the opposing party] on reasonable notice of that very same claim.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Eubanks v. Commissioner of Correction, 329 Conn. 584, 598 , 188 A.3d 702 (2018).

2019Ed. 2d 295 (2018); see also Practice Book § 60-5 (‘‘court shall not be bound to consider a claim unless it was distinctly raised at the trial or arose subsequent to the trial’’). ‘‘[T]he determination of whether a claim has been prop- erly preserved will depend on a careful review of the record to ascertain whether the claim on appeal was articulated below with sufficient clarity to place the trial court [and the opposing party] on reasonable notice of that very same claim.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Eubanks v. Commissioner of Correction, 329 Conn. 584, 598 , 188 A.3d 702 (2018).

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Reardon v. Windswept Farm, LLCgreen
conn · 2006 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
11
Duso v. Grotongreen
connappct · 2024 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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Fadner v. Commissioner of Revenue Servicesgreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
11
State v. Cyrusgreen
connappct · 2008 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
State v. Cyrusgreen
conn · 2010 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Sgueglia v. Milne Construction Co.green
conn · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
State v. Hollowaygreen
connappct · 2009 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
McKiernan v. Caldor, Inc.green
conn · 1981 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
Jackson v. Leegreen
conn · 2010 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
In Re Johnson R.green
conn · 2010 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
11
State v. Crometygreen
connappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Randolphgreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Andrewsgreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
State v. Vallejogreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11

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 (59)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Dalzell green
conn · 2007
2 sentences

2013“The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Dalzell, 282 Conn. 709, 720 , 924 A.2d 809 (2007).

2013“The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Dalzell, 282 Conn. 709, 720 , 924 A.2d 809 (2007).

102008–2014
Remillard v. Remillard green
conn · 2010
2 sentences

2025The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court . . . to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Remillard v. Remillard, 297 Conn. 345 , 351–52, 999 A.2d 713 (2010).

2025The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court . . . to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Remillard v. Remillard, 297 Conn. 345 , 351–52, 999 A.2d 713 (2010).

72011–2025
U.S. Bank National Ass'n v. Iaquessa green
connappct · 2012
2 sentences

2017The plaintiff failed to raise this claim in the trial court; we therefore decline to consider it. ‘‘As our Supreme Court has explained, [t]he reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial— after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) U.S. Bank National Assn. v. Iaquessa, 132 Conn. App. 812, 815 , 34 A.3d 1005 (2012).

2017"As our Supreme Court has explained, [t]he reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) U.S. Bank National Assn. v. Iaquessa , 132 Conn. App. 812 , 815, 34 A.3d 1005 (2012).

52014–2025
US BANK NAT. ASS'N v. Iaquessa green
connappct · 2012
2 sentences

2017The plaintiff failed to raise this claim in the trial court; we therefore decline to consider it. ‘‘As our Supreme Court has explained, [t]he reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial— after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) U.S. Bank National Assn. v. Iaquessa, 132 Conn. App. 812, 815 , 34 A.3d 1005 (2012).

2017"As our Supreme Court has explained, [t]he reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) U.S. Bank National Assn. v. Iaquessa , 132 Conn. App. 812 , 815, 34 A.3d 1005 (2012).

52014–2025
State v. Brunetti green
conn · 2006
2 sentences

2016The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party." State v. Brunetti, 279 Conn. 39 , 55, 901 A.2d 1 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1212 , 127 S.Ct. 1328 , 167 L.Ed.2d 85 (2007).

2016The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party." State v. Brunetti, 279 Conn. 39 , 55, 901 A.2d 1 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1212 , 127 S.Ct. 1328 , 167 L.Ed.2d 85 (2007).

32007–2025
Brunetti v. Connecticut green
scotus · 2007
2 sentences

2016The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party." State v. Brunetti, 279 Conn. 39 , 55, 901 A.2d 1 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1212 , 127 S.Ct. 1328 , 167 L.Ed.2d 85 (2007).

2016The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party." State v. Brunetti, 279 Conn. 39 , 55, 901 A.2d 1 (2006), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 1212 , 127 S.Ct. 1328 , 167 L.Ed.2d 85 (2007).

32007–2025
Meyer v. Wilkie green
scotus · 2018
2 sentences

2022The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Roz- bicki, 326 Conn. 686, 695 , 167 A.3d 351 (2017), cert. denied, U.S. , 138 S. Ct. 2583 , 201 L.

2019The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Roz- bicki, 326 Conn. 686, 695 , 167 A.3d 351 (2017), cert. denied, U.S. , 138 S. Ct. 2583 , 201 L.

32018–2022
Pilver v. Hillsborough Cnty. green
scotus · 2018
2 sentences

2022The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Roz- bicki, 326 Conn. 686, 695 , 167 A.3d 351 (2017), cert. denied, U.S. , 138 S. Ct. 2583 , 201 L.

2019The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Roz- bicki, 326 Conn. 686, 695 , 167 A.3d 351 (2017), cert. denied, U.S. , 138 S. Ct. 2583 , 201 L.

32018–2022
Guddo v. Guddo green
connappct · 2018
2 sentences

2020The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Guddo v. Guddo, 185 Conn. App. 283 , 286–87, 196 A.3d 1246 (2018).

2020The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Guddo v. Guddo, 185 Conn. App. 283 , 286–87, 196 A.3d 1246 (2018).

22020–2026
Downing v. Dragone green
connappct · 2022
2 sentences

2024The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial— after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Downing v. Dragone, 216 Conn. App. 306, 327 , 285 A.3d 59 (2022), cert. denied, 346 Conn. 903 , 287 A.3d 601 (2023).

2024The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial— after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.’’ (Emphasis in original; internal quo- tation marks omitted.) Downing v. Dragone, 216 Conn. App. 306, 327 , 285 A.3d 59 (2022), cert. denied, 346 Conn. 903 , 287 A.3d 601 (2023).

22024–2024
Gaster v. McKie green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("[t]o permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 52

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 522

22018–2018
Gomez-Pelayo v. United States green
scotus · 1998
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("[t]o permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 52

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 522

22018–2018
State v. Young green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("[t]o permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 52

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 522

22018–2018
State v. Hilton green
conn · 1997
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("[t]o permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 52

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 522

22018–2018
State v. Hilton green
connappct · 1997
2 sentences

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("[t]o permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 52

2018See, e.g., Chief Disciplinary Counsel v. Rozbicki , 326 Conn. 686 , 695, 167 A.3d 351 (2017) ("[t]o permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial-after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim-would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party" [internal quotation marks omitted] ); State v. Hilton , 45 Conn. App. 207 , 222, 694 A.2d 830 ("[w]e are not bound to consider claims of law not properly raised at trial"), cert. denied, 243 Conn. 925 , 701 A.2d 659 (1997), cert. denied, 52

22018–2018
State v. Faison green
conn · 2009
2 sentences

2016Thus, the requirement of Practice Book § 60-5 that the claim be raised distinctly means that it must be so stated as to bring to the attention of the [trial] court the precise matter on which its decision is being asked.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Faison, 112 Conn. App. 373 , 379–80, 962 A.2d 860 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 903 , 967 A.2d 507 (2009); see also White v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., 313 Conn. 610 , 631, 99 A.3d 1079 (2014) (‘‘an issue must be distinctly raised before the trial court, not just briefly suggested’’ [internal qu

2016Thus, the requirement of Practice Book § 60-5 that the claim be raised distinctly means that it must be so stated as to bring to the attention of the [trial] court the precise matter on which its decision is being asked.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Faison, 112 Conn. App. 373 , 379–80, 962 A.2d 860 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 903 , 967 A.2d 507 (2009); see also White v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., 313 Conn. 610 , 631, 99 A.3d 1079 (2014) (‘‘an issue must be distinctly raised before the trial court, not just briefly suggested’’ [internal qu

22014–2016
State v. Faison green
connappct · 2009
2 sentences

2016Thus, the requirement of Practice Book § 60-5 that the claim be raised distinctly means that it must be so stated as to bring to the attention of the [trial] court the precise matter on which its decision is being asked.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Faison, 112 Conn. App. 373 , 379–80, 962 A.2d 860 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 903 , 967 A.2d 507 (2009); see also White v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., 313 Conn. 610 , 631, 99 A.3d 1079 (2014) (‘‘an issue must be distinctly raised before the trial court, not just briefly suggested’’ [internal qu

2016Thus, the requirement of Practice Book § 60-5 that the claim be raised distinctly means that it must be so stated as to bring to the attention of the [trial] court the precise matter on which its decision is being asked.’’ (Citations omitted; emphasis omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. Faison, 112 Conn. App. 373 , 379–80, 962 A.2d 860 , cert. denied, 291 Conn. 903 , 967 A.2d 507 (2009); see also White v. Mazda Motor of America, Inc., 313 Conn. 610 , 631, 99 A.3d 1079 (2014) (‘‘an issue must be distinctly raised before the trial court, not just briefly suggested’’ [internal qu

22014–2016
Przekopski v. Zoning Board of Appeals green
connappct · 2011
2 sentences

2012The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial — after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim — would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) Przekopski v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 131 Conn. App. 178, 189 , 26 A.3d 657 , cert. denied, 302 Conn. 946 , 30 A.3d 1 (2011).

2012The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial — after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim — would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) Przekopski v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 131 Conn. App. 178, 189 , 26 A.3d 657 , cert. denied, 302 Conn. 946 , 30 A.3d 1 (2011).

22012–2012
Hirschfeld v. MACHINIST green
conn · 2011
2 sentences

2012The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial — after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim — would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” [Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.]), cert. denied, 302 Conn. 946 , 30 A.3d 1 (2011).

2012The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial — after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim — would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) Przekopski v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 131 Conn. App. 178, 189 , 26 A.3d 657 , cert. denied, 302 Conn. 946 , 30 A.3d 1 (2011).

22012–2012
Przekopski v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals green
connappct · 2011
2 sentences

2012The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial — after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim — would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) Przekopski v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 131 Conn. App. 178, 189 , 26 A.3d 657 , cert. denied, 302 Conn. 946 , 30 A.3d 1 (2011).

2012The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial — after it is too late for the trial court ... to address the claim — would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Emphasis in original; internal quotation marks omitted.) Przekopski v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 131 Conn. App. 178, 189 , 26 A.3d 657 , cert. denied, 302 Conn. 946 , 30 A.3d 1 (2011).

22012–2012
Fitzgerald Council v. Com'r of Correction green
conn · 2008
2 sentences

2010It therefore follows that “[a] party cannot present a case to the trial court on one theory and then seek appellate relief on a different one . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Council v. Commissioner of Correction, 286 Conn. 477, 498 , 944 A.2d 340 (2008).

2010It therefore follows that “[a] party cannot present a case to the trial court on one theory and then seek appellate relief on a different one . . . .” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Council v. Commissioner of Correction, 286 Conn. 477, 498 , 944 A.2d 340 (2008).

22009–2010
State v. DeVivo green
connappct · 2008
2 sentences

2008The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. DeVivo, 106 Conn. App. 641, 647 , 942 A.2d 1066 (2008).

2008The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address the claim—would encourage trial by ambuscade, which is unfair to both the trial court and the opposing party.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) State v. DeVivo, 106 Conn. App. 641, 647 , 942 A.2d 1066 (2008).

22008–2008
State v. Sandoval green
conn · 2003
2 sentences

2006E.g., State v. Sandoval, 263 Conn. 524, 556 , 821 A.2d 247 (2003).

2006E.g., State v. Sandoval, 263 Conn. 524, 556 , 821 A.2d 247 (2003).

22005–2006
Anderson v. Commissioner of Correction green
conn · 2004
1 sentence

2026The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address Barone, 83 Conn. App. 365 , 371–72, 849 A.2d 902 , cert. denied, 271 Conn. 908 , 859 A.2d 560 (2004).

12026–2026
May v. Retarides green
conn · 2004
12026–2026
DaSilva v. Barone green
connappct · 2004
2 sentences

2026The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address Barone, 83 Conn. App. 365 , 371–72, 849 A.2d 902 , cert. denied, 271 Conn. 908 , 859 A.2d 560 (2004).

2026The reason for the rule is obvious: to permit a party to raise a claim on appeal that has not been raised at trial—after it is too late for the trial court or the opposing party to address Barone, 83 Conn. App. 365 , 371–72, 849 A.2d 902 , cert. denied, 271 Conn. 908 , 859 A.2d 560 (2004).

12026–2026
Konigsberg v. BD. OF ALDERMEN OF NEW HAVEN green
conn · 2007
12026–2026
Elm City Local, CACP v. New Haven green
connappct · 2025
12025–2025
M&T Bank v. Lewis green
conn · 2024
12025–2025
United Cleaning & Restoration, LLC v. Bank of America, N.A. green
connappct · 2024
12025–2025
Ferreira v. Ward green
connappct · 2024
12025–2025
Westry v. Litchfield Visitation Center green
connappct · 2022
12024–2024
Dessa, LLC v. Riddle neutral
connappct · 2024
12024–2024
Budlong & Budlong, LLC v. Zakko green
connappct · 2022
12023–2023
Burnham v. Karl & Gelb, P.C. green
conn · 2000
12022–2022
Doyle Grp. v. Alaskans for Cuddy green
conn · 2016
12022–2022
Spearman v. Comm'r of Corr. green
conn · 2016
12022–2022
Chillum-Adelphi Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. v. Button & Goode, Inc. green
md · 1966
12021–2021
Carrillo v. Goldberg green
connappct · 2013
12021–2021
State v. Lemanski neutral
connappct · 2020
12021–2021

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110a (7) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-3 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-81 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-86 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-48 (4) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-593 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 37-3a (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-564 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-13 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 53a-54a (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 54-86e (3)

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Where else courts name it

CT 69 (2005–2026) WA 4 (2003–2019) PA 3 (1977–2023) TX 2 (2004–2004) NJ 2 (2014–2019)

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