conspiracy instruction in Connecticut

7 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1974–2022 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 (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Cine SK8, Inc. v. Town of Henriettagreen ca2 · 2007 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022 1 sentence 2022A § 1985 (3) conspir- acy must also be motivated by some racial or perhaps otherwise class-based, invidious discriminatory animus behind the conspirators’ action.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Cine SK8, Inc. v. Henrietta, 507 F.3d 778, 791 (2d Cir. 2007).	1	1
United States v. Miguel Nunez (88-2089) and Ernesto Rodriguez (88-2090)green ca6 · 1989 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 1 sentence 2012See, e.g., United States v. Nunez, 889 F.2d 1564, 1568 (6th Cir. 1989) (The Court of Appeals concluded that it was improper for the trial court to reiterate the entire conspiracy instruction when the jury sought a clarification as to the specific issue of whether a law enforcement officer could be a coconspirator: “When a jury seeks clarification of particular issues . . . the judge should clear away its difficulties with concrete accuracy. . . .	1	1
State v. Palangiogreen connappct · 2009 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 , 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 ,	1	1
State v. Moralesgreen connappct · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 2 sentences 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 , 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 ,	1	1
McFarland v. Department of Developmental Servicesgreen conn · 2009 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 ,	1	1
State v. Jonesgreen conn · 2009 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011 1 sentence 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 ,	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (8)

Case	Cited	Years
State v. Bryant green kanctapp · 1980 1 sentence 2012When a jury indicates confusion about an important legal issue, it is not sufficient for the court to rely on more general statements in its prior charge.” [Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.]); State v. Bryant, 5 Kan.	1	2012–2012
State v. Morales green conn · 2004 2 sentences 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 , 2011See State v. Palangio, 115 Conn. App. 355, 368-69 , 973 A.2d 110 (rejecting claim that jury instruction identical in all material respects to instruction given in present case misled jury as to intent required to find defendant guilty of conspiracy charge), cert. denied, 293 Conn. 919 , 979 A.2d 492 (2009); see also State v. McGee, supra, 124 Conn. App. 269 -71 (rejecting claim that instruction tracking language of § 53a-48 [a] misled jury as to specific intent requirement of conspiracy); State v. Morales, 84 Conn. App. 283, 297-98, 300-301 , 853 A.2d 532 (same), cert. denied, 271 Conn. 928 ,	1	2011–2011
Marshak v. Marshak green conn · 1993 1 sentence 1997Marshak v. Marshak, 226 Conn. 652 , 668 (1993).	1	1997–1997
Pitt River Tribe of Indians v. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. green scotus · 1976 1 sentence 1997Cir.), cert. denied, 425 U.S. 974 , 96 S.Ct. 2173 , 48 L.Ed.2d 7981 (1976), the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a conspiracy claim based upon the intracorporate conspiracy doctrine.	1	1997–1997
Metro Bolt & Fastener Corp. v. Coats green scotus · 1976 1 sentence 1997Cir.), cert. denied, 425 U.S. 974 , 96 S.Ct. 2173 , 48 L.Ed.2d 7981 (1976), the Second Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of a conspiracy claim based upon the intracorporate conspiracy doctrine.	1	1997–1997
Williams v. Maislen green conn · 1933 1 sentence 1993"The requisites of a civil action for conspiracy are: (1) a combination between two or more persons, (2) to do . . . an unlawful act . . ., (3) an act done by one or more of the conspirators . . ., (4) which act results in damage to the plaintiff." (Citations omitted.) Williams v. Maislen, 116 Conn. 433 , 437 , 165 A. 211 (1933).	1	1993–1993
Rosenthal v. State Bar Examining Committee green conn · 1933 1 sentence 1993"The requisites of a civil action for conspiracy are: (1) a combination between two or more persons, (2) to do . . . an unlawful act . . ., (3) an act done by one or more of the conspirators . . ., (4) which act results in damage to the plaintiff." (Citations omitted.) Williams v. Maislen, 116 Conn. 433 , 437 , 165 A. 211 (1933).	1	1993–1993
United States v. Richard Albert Jenkins green ca2 · 1974 1 sentence 1974A recent ease in which the inculpatory portion of a confession by a codefendant was excised by the trial judge in order to comply with Bruton is United States v. Jenkins, 496 F.2d 57 .	1	1974–1974

Where else courts name it

TX 122 (1943–2026) CA 114 (1946–2026) AL 35 (1977–2017) IL 33 (1976–2026) OH 28 (1996–2025) NY 28 (1921–2025) PA 24 (1985–2026) VA 18 (1992–2026) NC 18 (1963–2022) GA 18 (1984–2025) FL 16 (1971–2024) MO 16 (1965–2023) TN 15 (2002–2021) LA 15 (1997–2022) MI 12 (1975–2026) NM 11 (1942–2025) NJ 11 (1959–2025) WI 10 (1983–2025) WA 10 (1972–2026) KS 8 (1996–2023) MA 8 (1979–2026) DE 8 (1999–2024) KY 8 (1922–2024) CT 7 (1974–2022) HI 7 (2010–2024) CO 7 (1981–2018) IA 6 (1981–2019) MS 5 (1999–2019) MD 5 (1972–2020) VT 4 (2002–2024) SC 4 (2005–2023) MT 4 (1930–2022) WY 4 (1977–2024) DC 3 (1980–2022) NE 3 (2007–2019) WV 3 (2009–2024) MN 3 (1984–2026) AZ 3 (1994–2002) SD 3 (2008–2010) RI 3 (2004–2026) OK 3 (1948–2006) UT 2 (2003–2018) IN 2 (1982–1984) ID 2 (1986–2011) AK 2 (1981–2021) OR 2 (1992–2006)

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