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mitigation of damages doctrine in Connecticut

7 Connecticut opinions name it 2 courts 1995–2011 0 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 (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Commercial Credit Corporation, a Corporation v. Empire Trust Company, a Corporationgreen
ca8 · 1958 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Commercial Credit Corp. v. Empire Trust Co., 260 F.2d 132, 134 (8th Cir. 1958) (bank may be relieved of liability by reason of money reaching intended person); Ambassador Financial Services, Inc. v. Indiana National Bank, 605 N.E.2d 746, 752 (Ind. 1992) (“The mitigation of damages defense reduces the bank’s liability to the extent the proceeds of the check were received by the payee and applied to the specific debt to which the payee intended they apply. . . .

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Ambassador Financial Services, Inc. v. Indiana National Bankgreen
ind · 1992 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008See, e.g., Commercial Credit Corp. v. Empire Trust Co., 260 F.2d 132, 134 (8th Cir. 1958) (bank may be relieved of liability by reason of money reaching intended person); Ambassador Financial Services, Inc. v. Indiana National Bank, 605 N.E.2d 746, 752 (Ind. 1992) (“The mitigation of damages defense reduces the bank’s liability to the extent the proceeds of the check were received by the payee and applied to the specific debt to which the payee intended they apply. . . .

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Seaboard Music Co. v. Germanogreen
calctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001Most of the lost volume seller cases involve the sale of goods, rather than personal service; see, e.g., Seaboard Music Co. v. Germano, 24 Cal. App. 3d 618 , 101 Cal. Rptr. 255 (1972); Wired Music, Inc. v. D.M.

2001Most of the lost volume seller cases involve the sale of goods, rather than personal service; see, e.g., Seaboard Music Co. v. Germano, 24 Cal. App. 3d 618 , 101 Cal. Rptr. 255 (1972); Wired Music, Inc. v. D.M.

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Wired Music, Inc. v. Clarkgreen
illappct · 1960 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See also Wired Music, Inc. v. Clark , 168 N.E.2d 736 (Ill., 1960), suit brought by distributor of music by telephone wire, no duty to mitigate found with court saying, "the evidence is uncontradicted that plaintiff could supply any number of additional customers without incurring further expense except for wire rental." The fair import of the evidence in this case indicates that the plaintiff operated a three hundred foot tower with numerous space available for other licensees and prospective licensees.

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Herrera v. Madrak green
connappct · 2000
2 sentences

2011In Herrera v. Madrak, 58 Conn. App. 320, 324 , 752 A.2d 1161 (2000), this court held that there was evidence sufficient to warrant a jury charge on mitigation of damages where the plaintiff had missed more than twelve physical therapy appointments over a span of seven months.

2011In Herrera v. Madrak, 58 Conn. App. 320, 324 , 752 A.2d 1161 (2000), this court held that there was evidence sufficient to warrant a jury charge on mitigation of damages where the plaintiff had missed more than twelve physical therapy appointments over a span of seven months.

12011–2011
Bankers Trust of South Carolina v. South Carolina National Bank green
scctapp · 1985
2 sentences

2008The mitigation of damages defense is aimed *808 at preventing unjust enrichment, and it exists to prevent a payee from recovering on a forged endorsement to the extent the payee did not suffer damages in the transaction.” [Citation omitted.]); Comerica Bank v. Michigan National Bank, 211 Mich. App. 534, 538 , 536 N.W.2d 298 (1995) (noting that bank may avoid liability for honoring check with improper endorsement when bank can prove intended payee received proceeds of check); Bankers Trust of South Carolina v. South Carolina National Bank of Charleston, 284 S.C. 238, 244 , 325 S.E.2d 81 (S.C.

2008The mitigation of damages defense is aimed *808 at preventing unjust enrichment, and it exists to prevent a payee from recovering on a forged endorsement to the extent the payee did not suffer damages in the transaction.” [Citation omitted.]); Comerica Bank v. Michigan National Bank, 211 Mich. App. 534, 538 , 536 N.W.2d 298 (1995) (noting that bank may avoid liability for honoring check with improper endorsement when bank can prove intended payee received proceeds of check); Bankers Trust of South Carolina v. South Carolina National Bank of Charleston, 284 S.C. 238, 244 , 325 S.E.2d 81 (S.C.

12008–2008
Comerica Bank v. Michigan National Bank green
michctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2008The mitigation of damages defense is aimed *808 at preventing unjust enrichment, and it exists to prevent a payee from recovering on a forged endorsement to the extent the payee did not suffer damages in the transaction.” [Citation omitted.]); Comerica Bank v. Michigan National Bank, 211 Mich. App. 534, 538 , 536 N.W.2d 298 (1995) (noting that bank may avoid liability for honoring check with improper endorsement when bank can prove intended payee received proceeds of check); Bankers Trust of South Carolina v. South Carolina National Bank of Charleston, 284 S.C. 238, 244 , 325 S.E.2d 81 (S.C.

2008The mitigation of damages defense is aimed *808 at preventing unjust enrichment, and it exists to prevent a payee from recovering on a forged endorsement to the extent the payee did not suffer damages in the transaction.” [Citation omitted.]); Comerica Bank v. Michigan National Bank, 211 Mich. App. 534, 538 , 536 N.W.2d 298 (1995) (noting that bank may avoid liability for honoring check with improper endorsement when bank can prove intended payee received proceeds of check); Bankers Trust of South Carolina v. South Carolina National Bank of Charleston, 284 S.C. 238, 244 , 325 S.E.2d 81 (S.C.

12008–2008
Pamar Enterprises, Inc. v. Huntington Banks green
michctapp · 1998
1 sentence

2008Id., 737 .

12008–2008
Western Grain Co. v. Barron G. Collier, Inc. neutral
ark · 1924
1 sentence

2001Collier, Inc. , 258 S.W. 979 (Ark., 1924); Locks v. Wade , 114 A.2d 875 (NJ, 1955). also see the case of Ietz Service Co. v. Salina Properties , 865 P.2d 1051 , 1054 et seq (Kan., 1993) which contains a thorough discussion of the mitigation of damages rule and the exception to its operation now being discussed.

12001–2001
Jetz Service Co. v. Salina Properties green
kanctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2001Collier, Inc. , 258 S.W. 979 (Ark., 1924); Locks v. Wade , 114 A.2d 875 (NJ, 1955). also see the case of Ietz Service Co. v. Salina Properties , 865 P.2d 1051 , 1054 et seq (Kan., 1993) which contains a thorough discussion of the mitigation of damages rule and the exception to its operation now being discussed.

12001–2001
Locks v. Wade green
njsuperctappdiv · 1955
2 sentences

2001Collier, Inc. , 258 S.W. 979 (Ark., 1924); Locks v. Wade , 114 A.2d 875 (NJ, 1955). also see the case of Ietz Service Co. v. Salina Properties , 865 P.2d 1051 , 1054 et seq (Kan., 1993) which contains a thorough discussion of the mitigation of damages rule and the exception to its operation now being discussed.

2001The spirit of the test to be applied is best set forth in Locks v. Wade , supra, at 114 A.2d pp. 876-879 .

12001–2001
Donald Rubin, Inc. v. Schwartz green
nyappdiv · 1993
1 sentence

2001Donald Rubin, Inc. v. Schwartz, supra, 191 App. Div. 2d 172.

12001–2001
Lee v. Harris neutral
conn · 1912
2 sentences

1999Such value may often properly be shown by proof of what it would cost to perform the omitted acts." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lee v. Harris, 85 Conn. 212 , 214-15 , 82 A. 186 (1912) In addition, the plaintiffs' claim of loss of rental income for two apartments in the building for a two-year period is not credible nor warranted in law by the doctrine of mitigation of damages.

1999Such value may often properly be shown by proof of what it would cost to perform the omitted acts." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Lee v. Harris, 85 Conn. 212 , 214-15 , 82 A. 186 (1912) In addition, the plaintiffs' claim of loss of rental income for two apartments in the building for a two-year period is not credible nor warranted in law by the doctrine of mitigation of damages.

11999–1999
Preston v. Keith green
conn · 1991
1 sentence

1998Connecticut Jury Instructions (Civil) Wright Ackerman Fourth Ed. §§ 242(a) and 242(c); Preston v. Keith , 217 Conn. 12 , 15-19 (1991).

11998–1998
Felsted v. Kimberly Auto Services, Inc. green
conn · 1991
1 sentence

1995Specifically, he argues that the court failed to instruct the jury as to which party had the burden of proof with respect to mitigation of damages. 3 “In reviewing a challenge to jury instructions, we must examine the charge in its entirety.’ Felsted v. Kimberly Auto Services, Inc., 25 Conn. App. 665, 668 , 596 A.2d 14 , cert. denied, 220 Conn. 922 , 597 A.2d 342 (1991).

11995–1995
State v. Geisler green
conn · 1991
1 sentence

1995Specifically, he argues that the court failed to instruct the jury as to which party had the burden of proof with respect to mitigation of damages. 3 “In reviewing a challenge to jury instructions, we must examine the charge in its entirety.’ Felsted v. Kimberly Auto Services, Inc., 25 Conn. App. 665, 668 , 596 A.2d 14 , cert. denied, 220 Conn. 922 , 597 A.2d 342 (1991).

11995–1995
Felsted v. Kimberly Auto Services, Inc. green
connappct · 1991
2 sentences

1995Specifically, he argues that the court failed to instruct the jury as to which party had the burden of proof with respect to mitigation of damages. 3 “In reviewing a challenge to jury instructions, we must examine the charge in its entirety.’ Felsted v. Kimberly Auto Services, Inc., 25 Conn. App. 665, 668 , 596 A.2d 14 , cert. denied, 220 Conn. 922 , 597 A.2d 342 (1991).

1995Specifically, he argues that the court failed to instruct the jury as to which party had the burden of proof with respect to mitigation of damages. 3 “In reviewing a challenge to jury instructions, we must examine the charge in its entirety.’ Felsted v. Kimberly Auto Services, Inc., 25 Conn. App. 665, 668 , 596 A.2d 14 , cert. denied, 220 Conn. 922 , 597 A.2d 342 (1991).

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

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