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equitable estoppel doctrine in Connecticut

61 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1860–2021 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Spear-Newman, Inc. v. Modern Floors Corporationgreen
conn · 1961 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1992–1997
2 sentences

1992The defendant also attempts to invoke the doctrine of equitable estoppel: "`There are two essential elements to an estoppel — the party must do or say something that is intended or calculated to induce another to believe in the existence of certain facts and to act upon that belief; and the other party, influenced thereby, must actually change his position or do some act to his injury which he otherwise would not have done.'" Spear-Newman, Inc. v. Modern Floor Corporation, 149 Conn. 88 , 91 , 175 A.2d 565 (1961).

1992The defendant also attempts to invoke the doctrine of equitable estoppel: "`There are two essential elements to an estoppel — the party must do or say something that is intended or calculated to induce another to believe in the existence of certain facts and to act upon that belief; and the other party, influenced thereby, must actually change his position or do some act to his injury which he otherwise would not have done.'" Spear-Newman, Inc. v. Modern Floor Corporation, 149 Conn. 88 , 91 , 175 A.2d 565 (1961).

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W. v. W.green
conn · 1999 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2018
2 sentences

2018Not all putative fathers and not all families are similarly situated; thus their ... interests cannot be protected by a blanket [rule of law] that treats all putative fathers alike." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Weidenbacher v. Duclos , 234 Conn. 51 , 76, 661 A.2d 988 (1995) ; see also W. v. W. , supra, at 503-504, 728 A.2d 1076 ("[I]n deciding whether to apply the doctrine of equitable estoppel, courts must act judiciously and with sensitivity to the facts particular to each case.... [E]quitably estopping parties from denying parenthood is an extraordinary measure be

2001Id., 502 .

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Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. Dubnogreen
conn · 1987 · cited in 4 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1991–2012
2 sentences

2012In addition, “[i]t is the burden of the person claiming the estoppel to show that he exercised due diligence to ascertain the truth and that he not only lacked knowledge of the true state of things but had no convenient means of acquiring that knowledge.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id.

2000The doctrine requires proof of two essential elements: (1) "The party against whom estoppel is claimed must do or say something calculated or intended to induce another party to believe that certain facts exist and to act on that belief and (2) The other party must change its position in reliance on those facts thereby incurring some injury." Kimberly-Clark Corporation v. Dubno , 204 Conn. 137 , 148 (1987).

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Morris v. Costagreen
conn · 1978 · cited in 3 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1995–2006
2 sentences

2006See Morris v. Costa, 174 Conn. 592, 599 , 392 A.2d 468 (1978) (“[cjourts, applying equitable principles, have laid down the doctrine of equitable estoppel by which a defendant may be estopped by his conduct from asserting defenses such as the statute of limita! ions”).

2006See Morris v. Costa, 174 Conn. 592, 599 , 392 A.2d 468 (1978) (“[cjourts, applying equitable principles, have laid down the doctrine of equitable estoppel by which a defendant may be estopped by his conduct from asserting defenses such as the statute of limita! ions”).

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Secured Environmental Management, Inc. v. Texas Commission on Environmental Qualitygreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

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Jones v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.green
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

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Kang v. Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State Universitygreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

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Webster Bank v. Oakleygreen
conn · 2003 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

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Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Associates, LLCgreen
connappct · 2012 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

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Conservation Com'n of Fairfield v. Red 11green
connappct · 2010 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

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Conservation Commission of the Town of Fairfield v. Red 11, LLCgreen
conn · 2010 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

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American Diamond Exchange, Inc. v. Alpertgreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

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Kline v. Klinegreen
conn · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

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Kline v. Klinegreen
connappct · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

2018See Kline v. Kline , 101 Conn. App. 402 , 404 n.3, 922 A.2d 261 (declining to review defendant appellee's alternate ground for affirmance because court did not find requisite facts for her claim of equitable estoppel), cert. denied, 284 Conn. 901 , 931 A.2d 263 (2007) ; see also Conservation Commission v. Red 11, LLC , 119 Conn. App. 377 , 388, 987 A.2d 398 (record inadequate to review defendant's claim of municipal estoppel), cert. denied, 295 Conn. 924 , 991 A.2d 566 (2010).

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Lawrence v. Lawrencegreen
connappct · 2005 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
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Southland Corp. v. Vernongreen
connappct · 1983 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
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Town of Kent v. Prattgreen
conn · 1901 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
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Stanio v. Berner Lohne Co., Inc.green
conn · 1941 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1948–1948
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (60)

CaseCitedYears
Connecticut National Bank v. Voog green
conn · 1995
2 sentences

2002Furthermore, in Connecticut, the doctrine of equitable estoppel, which we deem to be somewhat analogous to the plaintiffs argument regarding regulatory estoppel, requires proof of two essential elements: “[First] the party against whom estoppel is claimed must do or say something calculated or intended to induce another party to believe that certain facts exist and to act on that belief; and [second] the other party must change its position in reliance on those facts, thereby incurring some injury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Connecticut National Bank v. Voog, 233 Conn. 352, 366 , 659

2002Furthermore, in Connecticut, the doctrine of equitable estoppel, which we deem to be somewhat analogous to the plaintiffs argument regarding regulatory estoppel, requires proof of two essential elements: “[First] the party against whom estoppel is claimed must do or say something calculated or intended to induce another party to believe that certain facts exist and to act on that belief; and [second] the other party must change its position in reliance on those facts, thereby incurring some injury.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Connecticut National Bank v. Voog, 233 Conn. 352, 366 , 659

41996–2004
Brant v. Virginia Coal & Iron Co. green
scotus · 1876
2 sentences

1964“For the application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, there must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declarations of the party to be estopped, or such gross negligence on his part as amounts to constructive fraud, by which another has been misled to his injury.” Bland v. Bregman, 123 Conn. 61, 65 , 192 A. 703 , quoting Monterosso v. Kent, 96 Conn. 346, 350 , 113 A. 922 , which, in turn, quoted Brant v. Virginia Coal & Iron Co., 93 U.S. 326, 335 , 23 L.

1964“For the application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, there must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declarations of the party to be estopped, or such gross negligence on his part as amounts to constructive fraud, by which another has been misled to his injury.” Bland v. Bregman, 123 Conn. 61, 65 , 192 A. 703 , quoting Monterosso v. Kent, 96 Conn. 346, 350 , 113 A. 922 , which, in turn, quoted Brant v. Virginia Coal & Iron Co., 93 U.S. 326, 335 , 23 L.

41921–1980
Zoning Commission v. Lescynski green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

1999The absence of a clear and definite promise would not preclude application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, but its two essential elements must be proved: “the party against whom estoppel is claimed must do or say something calculated or intended to induce another to believe that certain facts exist and to act on that belief; and the other party must change its position in reliance on those facts, thereby incurring some injury.” Zoning Commission v. Lescynski, 188 Conn. 724, 731 , 453 A.2d 1144 (1982).

1999The absence of a clear and definite promise would not preclude application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, but its two essential elements must be proved: “the party against whom estoppel is claimed must do or say something calculated or intended to induce another to believe that certain facts exist and to act on that belief; and the other party must change its position in reliance on those facts, thereby incurring some injury.” Zoning Commission v. Lescynski, 188 Conn. 724, 731 , 453 A.2d 1144 (1982).

31993–1999
Tradesmens National Bank of New Haven v. Minor green
conn · 1937
2 sentences

1997"Estoppel has its roots in equity and stems from the `voluntary conduct of a party whereby he is absolutely precluded, both at law and in equity, from asserting rights which might CT Page 13790 perhaps have otherwise existed . . . as against another person, who has in good faith relied upon such conduct, and has been led thereby to change his position for the worse. 3 Pomeroy, Equity Jurisprudence (5th Ed. 1941) § 804, p. 189; 28 Am.Jur.2d, Estoppel and Waiver § 76; accord Spear-Newman, Inc. v. Modern Floors Corporation , 149 Conn. 88 , 91 , 175 A.2d 565 (1961); Tradesmens National Bank of New

1997"Estoppel has its roots in equity and stems from the `voluntary conduct of a party whereby he is absolutely precluded, both at law and in equity, from asserting rights which might CT Page 13790 perhaps have otherwise existed . . . as against another person, who has in good faith relied upon such conduct, and has been led thereby to change his position for the worse. 3 Pomeroy, Equity Jurisprudence (5th Ed. 1941) § 804, p. 189; 28 Am.Jur.2d, Estoppel and Waiver § 76; accord Spear-Newman, Inc. v. Modern Floors Corporation , 149 Conn. 88 , 91 , 175 A.2d 565 (1961); Tradesmens National Bank of New

21992–1997
Automobile Club of Mich. v. Commissioner green
scotus · 1957
2 sentences

1996“The doctrine of equitable estoppel is not a bar to the correction by the Commissioner of a mistake of law.” Automobile Club of Michigan v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 353 U.S. 180, 183 , 77 S. Ct. 707 , 1 L.

1996“The doctrine of equitable estoppel is not a bar to the correction by the Commissioner of a mistake of law.” Automobile Club of Michigan v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 353 U.S. 180, 183 , 77 S. Ct. 707 , 1 L.

21995–1996
Bozzi v. Bozzi green
conn · 1979
2 sentences

1995In Bozzi v. Bozzi, 177 Conn. 232 (1979), the court held that two essential elements needed to be proved to establish the doctrine of equitable estoppel.

1992The plaintiff relies principally on Bozzi v. Bozzi, 17 Conn. 232 , 241 , 413 A.2d 834 (1979), and Papcun v. Papcun, 18 Conn. 618 , 621 , 436 A.2d 282 (1980), in arguing in part as follows: Plaintiff's former wife admitted that she entered into the termination agreement intending to induce plaintiff to believe he was ending his obligations.

21992–1995
O'Sullivan v. Bergenty green
conn · 1990
2 sentences

1992The issue raised by a suit to recover partial payments differs substantially from that raised by refusal to pay sums alleged to be due on an invalid contract.” We conclude, without deciding the applicability of the plaintiffs equitable estoppel claim, that the plaintiff has failed to demonstrate the factual predicate necessary to sustain an action under the doctrine of equitable estoppel. “[Equitable] estoppel is predicated on proof of two essential elements: the party against whom estoppel is claimed must do or say something calculated or intended to induce another party to believe that certa

1992The issue raised by a suit to recover partial payments differs substantially from that raised by refusal to pay sums alleged to be due on an invalid contract.” We conclude, without deciding the applicability of the plaintiffs equitable estoppel claim, that the plaintiff has failed to demonstrate the factual predicate necessary to sustain an action under the doctrine of equitable estoppel. “[Equitable] estoppel is predicated on proof of two essential elements: the party against whom estoppel is claimed must do or say something calculated or intended to induce another party to believe that certa

21992–1993
Wadia Enterprises, Inc. v. Hirschfeld green
conn · 1992
2 sentences

1993In a footnote to Wadia, the court, without deciding the applicability of the plaintiff's equitable estoppel claim, noted that the plaintiff had "failed to demonstrate the factual predicate necessary to sustain an action under the doctrine of equitable estoppel." Wadia Enterprises, Inc. v. Hirschfeld, supra, 252 n. 7.

1993In a footnote to Wadia, the court, without deciding the applicability of the plaintiff's equitable estoppel claim, noted that the plaintiff had "failed to demonstrate the factual predicate necessary to sustain an action under the doctrine of equitable estoppel." Wadia Enterprises, Inc. v. Hirschfeld, supra, 252 n. 7.

21993–1993
Bland v. Bregman green
conn · 1937
2 sentences

1964“For the application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, there must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declarations of the party to be estopped, or such gross negligence on his part as amounts to constructive fraud, by which another has been misled to his injury.” Bland v. Bregman, 123 Conn. 61, 65 , 192 A. 703 , quoting Monterosso v. Kent, 96 Conn. 346, 350 , 113 A. 922 , which, in turn, quoted Brant v. Virginia Coal & Iron Co., 93 U.S. 326, 335 , 23 L.

1964“For the application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, there must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declarations of the party to be estopped, or such gross negligence on his part as amounts to constructive fraud, by which another has been misled to his injury.” Bland v. Bregman, 123 Conn. 61, 65 , 192 A. 703 , quoting Monterosso v. Kent, 96 Conn. 346, 350 , 113 A. 922 , which, in turn, quoted Brant v. Virginia Coal & Iron Co., 93 U.S. 326, 335 , 23 L.

21964–1980
Monterosso v. Kent neutral
conn · 1921
2 sentences

1964“For the application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, there must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declarations of the party to be estopped, or such gross negligence on his part as amounts to constructive fraud, by which another has been misled to his injury.” Bland v. Bregman, 123 Conn. 61, 65 , 192 A. 703 , quoting Monterosso v. Kent, 96 Conn. 346, 350 , 113 A. 922 , which, in turn, quoted Brant v. Virginia Coal & Iron Co., 93 U.S. 326, 335 , 23 L.

1964“For the application of the doctrine of equitable estoppel, there must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declarations of the party to be estopped, or such gross negligence on his part as amounts to constructive fraud, by which another has been misled to his injury.” Bland v. Bregman, 123 Conn. 61, 65 , 192 A. 703 , quoting Monterosso v. Kent, 96 Conn. 346, 350 , 113 A. 922 , which, in turn, quoted Brant v. Virginia Coal & Iron Co., 93 U.S. 326, 335 , 23 L.

21964–1980
Guthrie v. Town of New Haven green
conn · 1863
2 sentences

1936Guthrie v. New Haven, 31 Conn. 308, 321 .

1901Guthrie v. New Haven, 31 Conn. 308, 821 ; New York, N. H. & H.

21901–1936
Whippoorwill Crest Co. v. Town of Stratford neutral
conn · 1958
2 sentences

2021An implied dedication, that is, arising by operation of law from the conduct of the owner of the property, rests upon the broad common-law doctrine of equitable estoppel.’’ Whippoorwill Crest Co. v. Stratford, 145 Conn. 268 , 271–72, 141 A.2d 241 (1958).

2021An implied dedication, that is, arising by operation of law from the conduct of the owner of the property, rests upon the broad common-law doctrine of equitable estoppel.’’ Whippoorwill Crest Co. v. Stratford, 145 Conn. 268 , 271–72, 141 A.2d 241 (1958).

12021–2021
Christensen v. Cutaia green
conn · 1989
2 sentences

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

12019–2019
Coss v. Steward green
connappct · 2011
2 sentences

2019In its general application, we have recognized that [t]here are two essential elements to an estoppel—the party must do or say something that is intended or calculated to induce another to believe in the existence of certain facts and to act upon that belief, and that the other party, influenced thereby, must actually change his position or do some act to his injury which he otherwise would not have done.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Coss v. Steward, 126 Conn. App. 30, 41 , 10 A.3d 539 (2011). ‘‘[T]here must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declara- tions of the

2019In its general application, we have recognized that [t]here are two essential elements to an estoppel—the party must do or say something that is intended or calculated to induce another to believe in the existence of certain facts and to act upon that belief, and that the other party, influenced thereby, must actually change his position or do some act to his injury which he otherwise would not have done.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Coss v. Steward, 126 Conn. App. 30, 41 , 10 A.3d 539 (2011). ‘‘[T]here must generally be some intended deception in the conduct or declara- tions of the

12019–2019
S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy green
conn · 1982
2 sentences

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

2019As this court has observed, albeit in the context of commercial agreements, an enforceable nonwaiver clause "bar[s] the application of waiver and estoppel defenses unless a party establishes the existence of unequal bargaining positions or 'sharp dealing.' See Christensen v. Cutaia , [ 211 Conn. 613 , 619-20, 560 A.2d 456 (1989) ] ; S.H.V.C., Inc. v. Roy , [ 188 Conn. 503 , 507, 450 A.2d 351 (1982) ] ; see also Webster Bank v. Oakley , 265 Conn. 539 , 549-51, 830 A.2d 139 (2003), cert. denied, 541 U.S. 903 , 124 S.Ct. 1603 , 158 L.Ed.2d 244 (2004)." Milford Paintball, LLC v. Wampus Milford Ass

12019–2019
Weidenbacher v. Duclos green
conn · 1995
2 sentences

2018Not all putative fathers and not all families are similarly situated; thus their ... interests cannot be protected by a blanket [rule of law] that treats all putative fathers alike." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Weidenbacher v. Duclos , 234 Conn. 51 , 76, 661 A.2d 988 (1995) ; see also W. v. W. , supra, at 503-504, 728 A.2d 1076 ("[I]n deciding whether to apply the doctrine of equitable estoppel, courts must act judiciously and with sensitivity to the facts particular to each case.... [E]quitably estopping parties from denying parenthood is an extraordinary measure be

2018Not all putative fathers and not all families are similarly situated; thus their ... interests cannot be protected by a blanket [rule of law] that treats all putative fathers alike." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Weidenbacher v. Duclos , 234 Conn. 51 , 76, 661 A.2d 988 (1995) ; see also W. v. W. , supra, at 503-504, 728 A.2d 1076 ("[I]n deciding whether to apply the doctrine of equitable estoppel, courts must act judiciously and with sensitivity to the facts particular to each case.... [E]quitably estopping parties from denying parenthood is an extraordinary measure be

12018–2018
Albemarle Weston Street, LLC v. City of Hartford neutral
connappct · 2007
12014–2014
State v. Garvin green
conn · 1997
12013–2013
State v. Thompson green
connappct · 2006
12013–2013
Congress Street Condominium Ass'n v. Anderson green
connappct · 2011
12013–2013
Pfizer, Inc. v. McGirr green
conn · 1987
12011–2011
Cristofaro v. Planning & Zoning Commission of Burlington green
conn · 1987
12011–2011
Goold v. Goold green
connappct · 1987
12011–2011
Glazer v. Dress Barn, Inc. green
conn · 2005
12009–2009
LaSalle National Bank v. Freshfield Meadows, LLC green
connappct · 2002
12007–2007
Ubysz v. DiPietro green
conn · 1981
12005–2005
Breen v. Phelps green
conn · 1982
12005–2005
Celentano v. Oaks Condominium Ass'n green
conn · 2003
12004–2004
Bloom v. Zoning Board of Appeals green
conn · 1995
12003–2003
W. v. W. green
conn · 2001
12003–2003
Buell Industries, Inc. v. Greater New York Mutual Insurance green
conn · 2002
12003–2003
In re David W. green
conn · 2000
12001–2001
William Raveis Real Estate, Inc. v. Commissioner of Revenue Services green
connappct · 1996
12001–2001
In re David W. neutral
connappct · 1999
12001–2001
William Raveis Real Estate, Inc. v. Commissioner of Revenue Services neutral
connsuperct · 1995
12001–2001
Currie v. Marano green
connappct · 1988
12000–2000
SKW Real Estate Ltd. Partnership v. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. green
connappct · 1999
12000–2000
State Ex Rel. Degregorio v. Woodruff neutral
conn · 1948
11999–1999
Mhb v. Htb green
nj · 1985
11999–1999
Miller v. Miller green
nj · 1984
11999–1999

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 51-199 (8) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 12-422 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-577 (3) CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 8-8 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

CA 338 (1920–2026) NY 334 (1878–2026) IL 183 (1885–2026) TX 170 (1876–2026) PA 92 (1939–2024) FL 82 (1956–2025) NJ 80 (1926–2026) AL 67 (1884–2026) NC 66 (1926–2023) WA 65 (1910–2024) CT 61 (1860–2021) TN 55 (1902–2024) ME 54 (1938–2023) MS 53 (1896–2026) MD 51 (1917–2026) OH 50 (1901–2026) NE 42 (1896–2023) MI 41 (1901–2025) WI 41 (1882–2024) LA 37 (1926–2025) RI 34 (1990–2022) MN 32 (1896–2024) IN 30 (1893–2026) MT 29 (1910–2022) NM 29 (1944–2025) CO 27 (1911–2025) MO 27 (1900–2023) ND 26 (1959–2025) UT 23 (1994–2025) OR 22 (1894–2025) GA 21 (1975–2025) VA 21 (1897–2024) ID 20 (1909–2024) VT 20 (1895–2026) KS 20 (1892–2022) HI 19 (1942–2021) AZ 19 (1900–2023) WY 18 (1891–2025) SD 17 (1942–2026) DC 17 (1975–2012) SC 17 (1903–2025) KY 16 (1923–2023) IA 16 (1911–2024) MA 15 (1900–2024) AR 14 (1922–2024) DE 14 (1966–2025) WV 13 (1918–2022) AK 12 (1906–2022) OK 9 (1924–2024) NV 9 (1980–2018) VI 2 (2017–2025) NH 2 (1992–2018)

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