plaintiffs breach of contract claim in Connecticut

7 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1997–2012 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)

Case	Followed	Cited
Bolmer v. Kocetgreen connappct · 1986 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012 2 sentences 2012See Bolmer v. Kocet, 6 Conn. App. 595, 612 , 507 A.2d 129 (1986) (“[a]lthough the plaintiffs did not specifically label [the unjust enrichment] count as being in the alternative to the first and second counts, it is clear that it is meant to provide an alternative basis for recovery in the event of a failure of proof under those counts”). 2012See Bolmer v. Kocet, 6 Conn. App. 595, 612 , 507 A.2d 129 (1986) (“[a]lthough the plaintiffs did not specifically label [the unjust enrichment] count as being in the alternative to the first and second counts, it is clear that it is meant to provide an alternative basis for recovery in the event of a failure of proof under those counts”).	1	1
Kalams v. Giacchettogreen conn · 2004 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005 2 sentences 2005See Kalams v. Giacchetto, 268 Conn. 244, 254 , 842 A.2d 1100 (2004) (verdict sustained under general verdict rule if any ground proper). 2005See Kalams v. Giacchetto, 268 Conn. 244, 254 , 842 A.2d 1100 (2004) (verdict sustained under general verdict rule if any ground proper).	1	1
Skuzinski v. Bouchard Fuels, Inc.green conn · 1997 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003 2 sentences 2003See Skuzinski v. Bouchard Fuels, Inc., 240 Conn. 694, 703 , 694 A.2d 788 (1997); Emonds v. Lumberman’s Mutual Casualty Co., 49 Conn. App. 374 , 377 n.2, 714 A.2d 699 (1998). 2003See Skuzinski v. Bouchard Fuels, Inc., 240 Conn. 694, 703 , 694 A.2d 788 (1997); Emonds v. Lumberman’s Mutual Casualty Co., 49 Conn. App. 374 , 377 n.2, 714 A.2d 699 (1998).	1	1
Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. Dubnogreen conn · 1987 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997 2 sentences 1997Also, the trial court, in finding that the requirements to hold a public agency responsible based upon promissory estoppel were not met; see Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. Dubno, 204 Conn. 137, 148 , 527 A.2d 679 (1987); 14 Pineman v. Oechslin, supra, 415 ; 15 also rejected that claim. 1997Also, the trial court, in finding that the requirements to hold a public agency responsible based upon promissory estoppel were not met; see Kimberly-Clark Corp. v. Dubno, 204 Conn. 137, 148 , 527 A.2d 679 (1987); 14 Pineman v. Oechslin, supra, 415 ; 15 also rejected that claim.	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 (6)

Case	Cited	Years
Woronecki v. Trappe green conn · 1994 2 sentences 2012Furthermore, it is apparent that the court did not consider the merits of the plaintiffs fraud and restitution claims, having determined that they were “pleaded as alternative theories of recovery” to the plaintiffs breach of contract claim. 9 See Woronecki v. Trappe, 228 Conn. 574, 580 , 637 A.2d 783 (1994) (where trial court’s memorandum of decision makes it clear that it did not consider merits of claim, remand required to determine claim). 2012Furthermore, it is apparent that the court did not consider the merits of the plaintiffs fraud and restitution claims, having determined that they were “pleaded as alternative theories of recovery” to the plaintiffs breach of contract claim. 9 See Woronecki v. Trappe, 228 Conn. 574, 580 , 637 A.2d 783 (1994) (where trial court’s memorandum of decision makes it clear that it did not consider merits of claim, remand required to determine claim).	1	2012–2012
Ruotolo v. Inland Wetlands Agency green conn · 1989 2 sentences 2003"Our Supreme Court has recognized an action in contract against an attorney." Mac's Car City, Inc. v. DeNigris , 18 Conn. App. 525 , 530 , 559 A.2d 712 , cert. denied, 212 Conn. 807 , 563 A.2d 1356 (1989). 2003"Our Supreme Court has recognized an action in contract against an attorney." Mac's Car City, Inc. v. DeNigris , 18 Conn. App. 525 , 530 , 559 A.2d 712 , cert. denied, 212 Conn. 807 , 563 A.2d 1356 (1989).	1	2003–2003
Mac's Car City, Inc. v. DeNigris green connappct · 1989 2 sentences 2003"Our Supreme Court has recognized an action in contract against an attorney." Mac's Car City, Inc. v. DeNigris , 18 Conn. App. 525 , 530 , 559 A.2d 712 , cert. denied, 212 Conn. 807 , 563 A.2d 1356 (1989). 2003"Our Supreme Court has recognized an action in contract against an attorney." Mac's Car City, Inc. v. DeNigris , 18 Conn. App. 525 , 530 , 559 A.2d 712 , cert. denied, 212 Conn. 807 , 563 A.2d 1356 (1989).	1	2003–2003
Emonds v. Lumberman's Mutual Casualty Co. green connappct · 1998 2 sentences 2003See Skuzinski v. Bouchard Fuels, Inc., 240 Conn. 694, 703 , 694 A.2d 788 (1997); Emonds v. Lumberman’s Mutual Casualty Co., 49 Conn. App. 374 , 377 n.2, 714 A.2d 699 (1998). 2003See Skuzinski v. Bouchard Fuels, Inc., 240 Conn. 694, 703 , 694 A.2d 788 (1997); Emonds v. Lumberman’s Mutual Casualty Co., 49 Conn. App. 374 , 377 n.2, 714 A.2d 699 (1998).	1	2003–2003
Burns v. Board of Education green conn · 1994 2 sentences 1998“A duty to use care may arise from . . . circumstances under which a reasonable person, knowing what he knew or should have known, would anticipate that harm of the general nature of that suffered was likely to result from his act or failure to act.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Burns v. Board of Education, 228 Conn. 640, 646 , 638 A.2d 1 (1994). 1998“A duty to use care may arise from . . . circumstances under which a reasonable person, knowing what he knew or should have known, would anticipate that harm of the general nature of that suffered was likely to result from his act or failure to act.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Burns v. Board of Education, 228 Conn. 640, 646 , 638 A.2d 1 (1994).	1	1998–1998
Pineman v. Oechslin green conn · 1985 2 sentences 1997The trial court, finding that Pineman v. Oechslin, 195 Conn. 405 , 488 A.2d 803 (1985), 13 was controlling, rejected the plaintiffs breach of contract claim against the state. 1997The trial court, finding that Pineman v. Oechslin, 195 Conn. 405 , 488 A.2d 803 (1985), 13 was controlling, rejected the plaintiffs breach of contract claim against the state.	1	1997–1997

Statutes the citing opinions construe

CT § Conn. Gen. Stat. § 42-110a (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

NY 13 (1988–2024) CT 7 (1997–2012) TX 7 (2002–2017) MA 4 (1990–2005) WV 3 (2010–2015) OH 3 (2003–2010) OR 3 (2004–2008) NC 2 (2012–2013) IL 2 (1999–2008)

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