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rescue doctrine in Connecticut

6 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1959–2016 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Cote v. Palmergreen
conn · 1940 · cited in 5 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1959–2016
2 sentences

2016Our Supreme Court established the rescue doctrine in Connecticut in Cote v. Palmer, 127 Conn. 321 , 16 A.2d 595 (1940).

2016Our Supreme Court established the rescue doctrine in Connecticut in Cote v. Palmer, 127 Conn. 321 , 16 A.2d 595 (1940).

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Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. v. Kortegreen
fladistctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986In a comparative negligence jurisdiction such as Wisconsin, if the trier of fact finds that the rescue is unreasonable or unreasonably carried out the fact finder should then make a comparison of negligence between the rescuer and the one whose negligence created the situation to which the rescue was a response.” In Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. v. Korte, 357 So. 2d 228, 230 (Fla. App. 1978), which involved a police officer injured when he sought to aid the victim of an automobile accident, the Florida Court of Appeals analyzed the question of what effect, if any, the adoption of comparative neglig

1986In a comparative negligence jurisdiction such as Wisconsin, if the trier of fact finds that the rescue is unreasonable or unreasonably carried out the fact finder should then make a comparison of negligence between the rescuer and the one whose negligence created the situation to which the rescue was a response.” In Ryder Truck Rental, Inc. v. Korte, 357 So. 2d 228, 230 (Fla. App. 1978), which involved a police officer injured when he sought to aid the victim of an automobile accident, the Florida Court of Appeals analyzed the question of what effect, if any, the adoption of comparative neglig

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Turpel v. Saylesgreen
nev · 1985 · cited in 1 Connecticut opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986A recent case formulated the rule as follows: “ Where a defendant’s negligent act, of commission or omission, has created a condition or situation which involved urgent and imminent peril and danger, to life or property, of himself or of others, those acts of negligence are also negligence in relationship to all others who, in the exercise of ordinary care for their own safety under the circumstances, short of rashness and recklessness, may attempt, successfully or otherwise, to rescue such endangered life or property, by any means reasonably appropriate to the purpose. . . .’ ” Turpel v. Sayl

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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 (7)

CaseCitedYears
Wagner v. International Railway Co. green
ny · 1921
2 sentences

2016Co., 232 N.Y. 176 , 133 N.E. 437 (1921), in which the court stated: 'Danger invites rescue.

2016Co., 232 N.Y. 176 , 133 N.E. 437 (1921), in which the court stated: 'Danger invites rescue.

31986–2016
State v. Duhaime neutral
pactcompl · 1976
1 sentence

2016Also, as pointed out in State v. Duhaime, 33 Conn.Supp. 129 , 138-39, 365 A.2d 837 (1976), warrantless searches by law enforcement officers have been judicially sanctioned when entry was made to save lives.

12016–2016
State v. Duhaime neutral
connsuperct · 1976
1 sentence

2016Also, as pointed out in State v. Duhaime, 33 Conn.Supp. 129 , 138-39, 365 A.2d 837 (1976), warrantless searches by law enforcement officers have been judicially sanctioned when entry was made to save lives.

12016–2016
Markley v. Department of Public Utility Control green
conn · 2011
2 sentences

2016The dissent relies on Markley v. Dept. of Public Utility Control, 301 Conn. 56 , 67 n. 12, 23 A.3d 668 (2011), which "assume[d], arguendo," that an equal protection claim was not abandoned on appeal, although it was not briefed, because the claim was discussed in the trial court and at oral argument on appeal.

2016The dissent relies on Markley v. Dept. of Public Utility Control, 301 Conn. 56 , 67 n. 12, 23 A.3d 668 (2011), which "assume[d], arguendo," that an equal protection claim was not abandoned on appeal, although it was not briefed, because the claim was discussed in the trial court and at oral argument on appeal.

12016–2016
Sweetman v. State Highway Department green
michctapp · 1984
2 sentences

1986We therefore hold that when the plaintiff in performing a rescue is himself negligent, he should recover only that portion of the entire damages sustained by him as the defendant’s negligence bears to the combined negligence of both the plaintiff and the defendant.” In Sweetman v. State Highway Department, 137 Mich. App. 14 , 357 N.W. 2d 783 (1984), the plaintiff attempted to aid a motorist allegedly injured as the result of the negligent maintenance and design of a highway overpass.

1986We therefore hold that when the plaintiff in performing a rescue is himself negligent, he should recover only that portion of the entire damages sustained by him as the defendant’s negligence bears to the combined negligence of both the plaintiff and the defendant.” In Sweetman v. State Highway Department, 137 Mich. App. 14 , 357 N.W. 2d 783 (1984), the plaintiff attempted to aid a motorist allegedly injured as the result of the negligent maintenance and design of a highway overpass.

11986–1986
Padilla v. Hooks International, Inc. neutral
nmctapp · 1982
2 sentences

1986The diverging but overlapping tests developed in a host of cases is ably discussed in the concurring opinion by Sutin, J. in Padilla v. Hooks International, Inc., 99 N.M. 121, 123 , 654 P.2d 574 (1982).

1986The diverging but overlapping tests developed in a host of cases is ably discussed in the concurring opinion by Sutin, J. in Padilla v. Hooks International, Inc., 99 N.M. 121, 123 , 654 P.2d 574 (1982).

11986–1986
Cords v. Anderson green
wis · 1977
2 sentences

1986In Cords v. Anderson, 80 Wis. 2d 525, 548 , 259 N.W. 2d 672 (1977), two would-be rescuers were injured attempting to rescue a companion who had fallen into a gorge.

1986In Cords v. Anderson, 80 Wis. 2d 525, 548 , 259 N.W. 2d 672 (1977), two would-be rescuers were injured attempting to rescue a companion who had fallen into a gorge.

11986–1986

Where else courts name it

WA 74 (1948–2026) TX 19 (1941–2025) NY 18 (1967–2023) IN 16 (1984–2024) FL 14 (1955–2013) IL 14 (1980–2023) CA 13 (1960–2011) MO 13 (1957–2025) GA 11 (1949–2024) MI 8 (1972–2016) AZ 8 (2005–2017) OH 8 (1977–2017) NJ 8 (1983–2022) TN 7 (1963–2000) MA 7 (1983–2023) NM 6 (1982–2007) WI 6 (1977–2015) CT 6 (1959–2016) LA 5 (1971–2002) OK 5 (1960–2011) VA 5 (1987–2010) NC 5 (1956–2003) CO 5 (1983–2025) PA 5 (1986–2012) MD 4 (1999–2013) IA 4 (1963–2005) AL 4 (1998–2009) DC 4 (1978–2015) NE 3 (1979–2009) MN 3 (1969–2023) KS 3 (1965–2017) ME 3 (1998–2015) AR 2 (1926–1955) RI 2 (1992–2002) OR 2 (1981–1988)

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