application of any arbitrary rule in Connecticut

1998Co. , 79 Conn. 388 , 398 (1906).

1991It has also been said that "The determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage, is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." Bernhard v. Rochester German, Insurance, Co., 79 Conn. 388 , 398 A. 134 (1906) quoted in West Haven Sound Development Corporation v. West Haven, supra 321 ; Bertozzi v. McCarthy, 164 Conn. 463 , 466 , 323 A.2d 553 (1973); Harris Calorific Sales Co. v. Manifold Systems, Inc., 18 Conn. App. 559 , 566 , 559 A.2d 241 (1989).

1994Such, a determination "`is to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.'" Id., quoting Cecio Bros., Inc. v. Feldmann , supra, 161 Conn. 275 .

1994Cecio states that "The determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage, is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." Cecio Bros., Inc. v. Feldman, supra , 275, in quoting Bernhard v. Rochester German Ins.

2000We also reasserted the well established propositions that § 37-3a provides for interest on money detained after it becomes due and payable, that the question under that statute is whether the money was wrongfully withheld, and that the ultimate determination is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Chmielewski v. Aetna Casualty Surety Co. , 218 Conn. 646 , 675-76 , 591 A.2d 101 (1991).

2000We also reasserted the well established propositions that § 37-3a provides for interest on money detained after it becomes due and payable, that the question under that statute is whether the money was wrongfully withheld, and that the ultimate determination is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Chmielewski v. Aetna Casualty Surety Co. , 218 Conn. 646 , 675-76 , 591 A.2d 101 (1991).

1997General Statutes § 37-3a permits prejudgment interest if money has been retained "after it becomes payable." "Under § 37-3a , an allowance of prejudgment interest turns on whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances. . . . [T]he ultimate determination is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." (Internal quotation marks and citations omitted.) Spearhead Construction Corporation v. Bianco, 39 Conn. App. 122 , 134-36 , 665 A.2d 86 , cert. denied, 235 Conn. 928 , 667 A.2d 554 (1995).

1997General Statutes § 37-3a permits prejudgment interest if money has been retained "after it becomes payable." "Under § 37-3a , an allowance of prejudgment interest turns on whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances. . . . [T]he ultimate determination is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." (Internal quotation marks and citations omitted.) Spearhead Construction Corporation v. Bianco, 39 Conn. App. 122 , 134-36 , 665 A.2d 86 , cert. denied, 235 Conn. 928 , 667 A.2d 554 (1995).

2005Whether interest may be awarded depends on whether the money involved is payable . . . and whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bower v. D’Onfro, 45 Conn. App. 543, 550-51 , 696 A.2d 1285 (1997).

2005Whether interest may be awarded depends on whether the money involved is payable . . . and whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bower v. D’Onfro, 45 Conn. App. 543, 550-51 , 696 A.2d 1285 (1997).

1997General Statutes § 37-3a permits prejudgment interest if money has been retained "after it becomes payable." "Under § 37-3a , an allowance of prejudgment interest turns on whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances. . . . [T]he ultimate determination is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." (Internal quotation marks and citations omitted.) Spearhead Construction Corporation v. Bianco, 39 Conn. App. 122 , 134-36 , 665 A.2d 86 , cert. denied, 235 Conn. 928 , 667 A.2d 554 (1995).

1997General Statutes § 37-3a permits prejudgment interest if money has been retained "after it becomes payable." "Under § 37-3a , an allowance of prejudgment interest turns on whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances. . . . [T]he ultimate determination is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." (Internal quotation marks and citations omitted.) Spearhead Construction Corporation v. Bianco, 39 Conn. App. 122 , 134-36 , 665 A.2d 86 , cert. denied, 235 Conn. 928 , 667 A.2d 554 (1995).

1992The plaintiff further seeks prejudgment interest from September 19, 1989, to the date judgment enters. "`The determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage, is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.'" Bertozzi v. McCarthy, 164 Conn. 463 , 466 , 323 A.2d 553 (1973).

1992The plaintiff further seeks prejudgment interest from September 19, 1989, to the date judgment enters. "`The determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage, is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.'" Bertozzi v. McCarthy, 164 Conn. 463 , 466 , 323 A.2d 553 (1973).

2014Section 37-3a provides in relevant part that ‘‘interest at the rate of ten per cent a year, and no more, may be recovered and allowed in civil actions . . . as damages for the detention of money after it becomes payable. . . .’’ ‘‘[T]he primary purpose of § 37-3a . . . is not to punish persons who have detained money owed to others in bad faith but, rather, to compensate parties that have been deprived of the use of their money.’’ Sosin v. Sosin, 300 Conn. 205, 230 , 14 A.3d 307 (2011). ‘‘[T]he court’s determination [as to whether interest should be awarded under § 37-3a] should be made in vie

2014Section 37-3a provides in relevant part that ‘‘interest at the rate of ten per cent a year, and no more, may be recovered and allowed in civil actions . . . as damages for the detention of money after it becomes payable. . . .’’ ‘‘[T]he primary purpose of § 37-3a . . . is not to punish persons who have detained money owed to others in bad faith but, rather, to compensate parties that have been deprived of the use of their money.’’ Sosin v. Sosin, 300 Conn. 205, 230 , 14 A.3d 307 (2011). ‘‘[T]he court’s determination [as to whether interest should be awarded under § 37-3a] should be made in vie

2016"The determination of whether ... interest is to be recognized as a proper element of [recovery] is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.

2008“The determination of whether . . . interest is to be recognized as a proper element of [recovery] is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. “[T]here is no statutory prohibition against awarding interest on a judgment in domestic relations cases . . . because the courts may fashion remedies that are appropriate and equitable . . . .” LaBow v. LaBow, 13 Conn. App. 330, 353 , 537 A.2d 157 , cert. denied, 207 Conn. 806 , 540 A.2d 374 (1988).

1999As the bank recognizes, “ ‘[t]he determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.’ ” Wells Laundry & Linen Supply Co. v. Acme Fast Freight, Inc., 138 Conn. 458, 463 , 85 A.2d 907 (1952).

1999As the bank recognizes, “ ‘[t]he determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.’ ” Wells Laundry & Linen Supply Co. v. Acme Fast Freight, Inc., 138 Conn. 458, 463 , 85 A.2d 907 (1952).

2016"When a former spouse is not justified in failing to pay sums due ... the award of interest is proper." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., at 86, 899 A.2d 76 .

2015Whether interest may be awarded depends on whether the money involved is payable . . . and [considera- tions such as] whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) MedValUSA Health Programs, Inc. v. MemberWorks, Inc., 273 Conn. 634, 666 , 872 A.2d 423 , cert. denied sub nom.

2015Whether interest may be awarded depends on whether the money involved is payable . . . and [considera- tions such as] whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) MedValUSA Health Programs, Inc. v. MemberWorks, Inc., 273 Conn. 634, 666 , 872 A.2d 423 , cert. denied sub nom.

2012The real question in each case is whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCullough v. Waterside Associates, 102 Conn. App. 23, 33 , 925 A.2d 352 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 905 , 931 A.2d 264 (2007).

2012The real question in each case is whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCullough v. Waterside Associates, 102 Conn. App. 23, 33 , 925 A.2d 352 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 905 , 931 A.2d 264 (2007).

2012The real question in each case is whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCullough v. Waterside Associates, 102 Conn. App. 23, 33 , 925 A.2d 352 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 905 , 931 A.2d 264 (2007).

2012The real question in each case is whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) McCullough v. Waterside Associates, 102 Conn. App. 23, 33 , 925 A.2d 352 , cert. denied, 284 Conn. 905 , 931 A.2d 264 (2007).

2008“The determination of whether . . . interest is to be recognized as a proper element of [recovery] is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. “[T]here is no statutory prohibition against awarding interest on a judgment in domestic relations cases . . . because the courts may fashion remedies that are appropriate and equitable . . . .” LaBow v. LaBow, 13 Conn. App. 330, 353 , 537 A.2d 157 , cert. denied, 207 Conn. 806 , 540 A.2d 374 (1988).

2008“The determination of whether . . . interest is to be recognized as a proper element of [recovery] is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. “[T]here is no statutory prohibition against awarding interest on a judgment in domestic relations cases . . . because the courts may fashion remedies that are appropriate and equitable . . . .” LaBow v. LaBow, 13 Conn. App. 330, 353 , 537 A.2d 157 , cert. denied, 207 Conn. 806 , 540 A.2d 374 (1988).

2008“The determination of whether . . . interest is to be recognized as a proper element of [recovery] is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. “[T]here is no statutory prohibition against awarding interest on a judgment in domestic relations cases . . . because the courts may fashion remedies that are appropriate and equitable . . . .” LaBow v. LaBow, 13 Conn. App. 330, 353 , 537 A.2d 157 , cert. denied, 207 Conn. 806 , 540 A.2d 374 (1988).

2008“The determination of whether . . . interest is to be recognized as a proper element of [recovery] is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. “[T]here is no statutory prohibition against awarding interest on a judgment in domestic relations cases . . . because the courts may fashion remedies that are appropriate and equitable . . . .” LaBow v. LaBow, 13 Conn. App. 330, 353 , 537 A.2d 157 , cert. denied, 207 Conn. 806 , 540 A.2d 374 (1988).

2000"A trial court must make two determinations when awarding compensatory interest under § 37-3a , (1) whether the party against whom interest is sought has wrongfully detained money due the other party; and (2) the date upon which the wrongful detention began in order to determine the time from which interest should be calculated." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. EI Constructors, Inc. , 239 Conn. 708 , 735 , 687 A.2d 506 (1997).

2000"A trial court must make two determinations when awarding compensatory interest under § 37-3a , (1) whether the party against whom interest is sought has wrongfully detained money due the other party; and (2) the date upon which the wrongful detention began in order to determine the time from which interest should be calculated." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. v. EI Constructors, Inc. , 239 Conn. 708 , 735 , 687 A.2d 506 (1997).

2000Simonettei v. Lovermi , 15 Conn. App. 722 , 737 , (1988)." `"(t)he determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage, is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule".

1997"The court's determination regarding the award of interest should be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule . . . ." Id., 551. "`[U]pon determining that interest was appropriate, [however] the court [has] no discretion to start its CT Page 8945 accrual from any time other than the date of judgment.' Misiurka v. Maple Hill Farms, Inc. , 15 Conn. App. 381 , 386 , 544 A.2d 673 , cert. denied, 209 Conn. 813 , 550 A.2d 1083 (1988)." Id .

1997"The court's determination regarding the award of interest should be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule . . . ." Id., 551. "`[U]pon determining that interest was appropriate, [however] the court [has] no discretion to start its CT Page 8945 accrual from any time other than the date of judgment.' Misiurka v. Maple Hill Farms, Inc. , 15 Conn. App. 381 , 386 , 544 A.2d 673 , cert. denied, 209 Conn. 813 , 550 A.2d 1083 (1988)." Id .

1997"The court's determination regarding the award of interest should be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule . . . ." Id., 551. "`[U]pon determining that interest was appropriate, [however] the court [has] no discretion to start its CT Page 8945 accrual from any time other than the date of judgment.' Misiurka v. Maple Hill Farms, Inc. , 15 Conn. App. 381 , 386 , 544 A.2d 673 , cert. denied, 209 Conn. 813 , 550 A.2d 1083 (1988)." Id .

1997"The court's determination regarding the award of interest should be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule . . . ." Id., 551. "`[U]pon determining that interest was appropriate, [however] the court [has] no discretion to start its CT Page 8945 accrual from any time other than the date of judgment.' Misiurka v. Maple Hill Farms, Inc. , 15 Conn. App. 381 , 386 , 544 A.2d 673 , cert. denied, 209 Conn. 813 , 550 A.2d 1083 (1988)." Id .

1996Co., 224 Conn. 758 , 765 , 621 A.2d 258 (1993).

1996Co., 224 Conn. 758 , 765 , 621 A.2d 258 (1993).

1994An allowance of prejudgment interest under § 37-3a turns on whether the detention of the money is or is not wrongful under the circumstances. [ Associated Catalog Merchandisers Inc. v. Chagnon ], 210 Conn. 734 , 748 (1989); [ Cecio Bros., Inc. v. Feldman ], 161 Conn. 265 , 275 (1971); [ Alderman v. RPM of New Haven, Inc. ], 20 Conn. App. 566 , 569 (1990). [ Cecio ] states that "The determination of whether or not interest is to be recognized as a proper element of damage, is one to be made in view of the demands of justice rather than through the application of any arbitrary rule." [ Cecio Bro