impermissible test in Connecticut

6 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1985–2025 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
Masterson v. Diocese of Northwest Texasgreen tex · 2013 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025 1 sentence 2025Rather, the claim in this case requires the trial court to apply neutral principles of law to determine whether, inter alia, [the] [d]efen- dants complied with [state law governing corporations].’’ (Citation omit- ted.)); Masterson v. Diocese of Northwest Texas, 422 S.W.3d 594, 608 (Tex. 2013) (trial court could exercise jurisdiction and apply neutral principles of law in property dispute between diocese and local church where property used by local church was held by nonprofit corporation because ‘‘the corpo- ration has a secular existence derived from applicable Texas law and the corporation	1	1
Stepek v. Doegreen illappct · 2009 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 1 sentence 2010See Heard v. Johnson, supra, 810 A.2d 871 (pastor’s defamation claim arising out of employment dispute with church dismissed) and cases cited therein; see also Stepek v. Doe, 392 Ill.	1	1
Heard v. Johnsongreen dc · 2002 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010 2 sentences 2010See Heard v. Johnson, supra, 810 A.2d 871 (pastor’s defamation claim arising out of employment dispute with church dismissed) and cases cited therein; see also Stepek v. Doe, 392 Ill. 2010See Heard v. Johnson, supra, 810 A.2d 871 (pastor’s defamation claim arising out of employment dispute with church dismissed) and cases cited therein; see also Stepek v. Doe, 392 Ill.	1	1
State v. Nixongreen conn · 1995 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L. 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L.	1	1
State v. Kirschgreen conn · 2003 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006 2 sentences 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L. 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L.	1	1
Liljedahl Bros. v. Grigsbygreen conn · 1990 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996 1 sentence 1996See Liljedahl Bros., Inc. v. Grigsby , 215 Conn. 345 , 348 (1990).	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 (9)

Case	Cited	Years
Johnson v. Antioch United Holy Church, Inc. green ncctapp · 2011 1 sentence 2025App. 507, 511 , 714 S.E.2d 806 (2011) (‘‘Whether [the] [d]efen- dants’ actions were authorized by the bylaws of the church in no way implicates an impermissible analysis by the court based on religious doctrine or practice. . . .	1	2025–2025
State v. Lonergan green conn · 1989 2 sentences 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L. 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L.	1	2006–2006
Carter v. United States green scotus · 1990 1 sentence 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L.	1	2006–2006
Connecticut v. Lonergan green scotus · 1990 1 sentence 2006See State v. Kirsch, 263 Conn. 390, 421 , 820 A.2d 236 (2003); see also State v. Nixon, 231 Conn. 545, 550-51 , 651 A.2d 1264 (1995); State v. Lonergan, 213 Conn. 74, 79 , 566 A.2d 677 (1989), cert. denied, 496 U.S. 905 , 110 S. Ct. 2586 , 110 L.	1	2006–2006
State v. Hamilton green conn · 1994 2 sentences 2005Because our review of the record reveals that additional fact finding is not required to resolve the predominance issue, and because both parties have fully briefed the issue, we conclude that “a final resolution of the defendant’s appeal will best serve the interests of judicial economy.” State v. Hamilton, 228 Conn. 234, 246 , 636 A.2d 760 (1994). 2005Because our review of the record reveals that additional fact finding is not required to resolve the predominance issue, and because both parties have fully briefed the issue, we conclude that “a final resolution of the defendant’s appeal will best serve the interests of judicial economy.” State v. Hamilton, 228 Conn. 234, 246 , 636 A.2d 760 (1994).	1	2005–2005
State v. Reid green conn · 1984 2 sentences 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta	1	1985–1985
State v. Auclair neutral connsuperct · 1976 2 sentences 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta	1	1985–1985
State v. Green green conn · 1976 2 sentences 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta	1	1985–1985
State v. Avcollie green conn · 1982 2 sentences 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta 1985Cf. State v. Reid, 193 Conn. 646, 660 , 480 A.2d 463 (1984) (trial court’s instruction to the jury which included “heat of passion” defense when extreme emotional disturbance was raised did not clearly deprive the defendant of a fundamental constitutional right and a fair trial); State v. Avcollie, 188 Conn. 626, 638 , 453 A.2d 418 (1982) (claim that insanity instruction created an impermissible presumption of sanity not reviewable); State v. Green, 172 Conn. 22, 28-29 , 372 A.2d 133 (1976) (claim that charge on insanity defense shifted burden of proof to defendant not an exceptional circumsta	1	1985–1985

Where else courts name it

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