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46 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1985–2025 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Marcil v. Marcilgreen2 sentences2010See Marcil v. Marcil, 4 Conn. App. 403, 405, 494 A.2d 620 (1985). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006). 2010See Marcil v. Marcil, 4 Conn. App. 403, 405, 494 A.2d 620 (1985). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006). | 2 | 23 |
Dowd v. Dowdgreen2 sentences2012Noncompliance alone will not support a judgment of contempt. . . . [T]he credibility of witnesses, the findings of fact and the drawing of inferences are all within the province of the trier of fact.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gil v. Gil, 94 Conn. App. 306, 311 , 892 A.2d 318 (2006). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006 2012Noncompliance alone will not support a judgment of contempt. . . . [T]he credibility of witnesses, the findings of fact and the drawing of inferences are all within the province of the trier of fact.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gil v. Gil, 94 Conn. App. 306, 311 , 892 A.2d 318 (2006). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006 | 2 | 4 |
Dowd v. Dowdgreen2 sentences2012Noncompliance alone will not support a judgment of contempt. . . . [T]he credibility of witnesses, the findings of fact and the drawing of inferences are all within the province of the trier of fact.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gil v. Gil, 94 Conn. App. 306, 311 , 892 A.2d 318 (2006). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006 2012Noncompliance alone will not support a judgment of contempt. . . . [T]he credibility of witnesses, the findings of fact and the drawing of inferences are all within the province of the trier of fact.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gil v. Gil, 94 Conn. App. 306, 311 , 892 A.2d 318 (2006). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006 | 2 | 4 |
Bunche v. Bunchegreen2 sentences2009It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure.” (Citations omitted.) Bunche v. Bunche, 36 Conn. App. 322, 325-36 , 650 A.2d 917 (1994). 2009It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure.” (Citations omitted.) Bunche v. Bunche, 36 Conn. App. 322, 325-36 , 650 A.2d 917 (1994). | 1 | 4 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Eldridge v. Eldridge
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2 sentences2024It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Eldridge v. Eldridge, 244 Conn. 523, 529 , 710 A.2d 757 (1998). 2024It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Eldridge v. Eldridge, 244 Conn. 523, 529 , 710 A.2d 757 (1998). | 7 | 1999–2024 |
Sablosky v. Sablosky
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2 sentences2006Whether it will preclude such a finding is ultimately within the trial court’s discretion. [Also, it] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sablosky v. Sablosky, 258 Conn. 713, 718 , 784 A.2d 890 (2001). 2006Whether it will preclude such a finding is ultimately within the trial court’s discretion. [Also, it] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sablosky v. Sablosky, 258 Conn. 713, 718 , 784 A.2d 890 (2001). | 4 | 2004–2011 |
Afkari-Ahmadi v. Fotovat-Ahmadi
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2 sentences2014It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ahmadi v. Ahmadi, 294 Conn. 384, 398 , 985 A.2d 319 (2009). 2014It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Ahmadi v. Ahmadi, 294 Conn. 384, 398 , 985 A.2d 319 (2009). | 2 | 2014–2017 |
Scalora v. Scalora
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2 sentences2025It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 Mathews v. Mathews basis to explain the failure.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Scalora v. Scalora, 189 Conn. App. 703, 727 , 209 A.3d 1 (2019). 2025It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual 0, 0 CONNECTICUT LAW JOURNAL Page 9 0 Conn. App. 1 ,0 11 Mathews v. Mathews basis to explain the failure.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Scalora v. Scalora, 189 Conn. App. 703, 727 , 209 A.3d 1 (2019). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Bauer v. Bauer
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2 sentences2020The fact that an order has not been com- plied with fully does not dictate that a finding of con- tempt must enter. . . . [It] is within the sound discre- tion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bauer v. Bauer, 173 Conn. App. 595, 600 , 164 A.3d 796 (2017). ‘‘Guided by the principles that limit our review, our analysis of a judgment of contempt consists of two levels of inquiry. 2020The fact that an order has not been com- plied with fully does not dictate that a finding of con- tempt must enter. . . . [It] is within the sound discre- tion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Bauer v. Bauer, 173 Conn. App. 595, 600 , 164 A.3d 796 (2017). ‘‘Guided by the principles that limit our review, our analysis of a judgment of contempt consists of two levels of inquiry. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Spencer v. Spencer
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1 sentence2019As discussed previously in this opinion, however, "[n]oncompliance alone will not support a judgment of contempt.... [It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's order ." (Emphasis added; internal quotation marks omitted.) Spencer v. Spencer , supra, 177 Conn. App. 542 , 173 A.3d 1 (2017). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Bolat v. Bolat
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2 sentences2019It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bolat v. Bolat , 182 Conn. App. 468 , 479-80, 190 A.3d 96 (2018). 2019It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Bolat v. Bolat , 182 Conn. App. 468 , 479-80, 190 A.3d 96 (2018). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Mekrut v. Suits
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2 sentences2018It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Mekrut v. Suits , 147 Conn. App. 794 , 799-800, 84 A.3d 466 (2014). 2018It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Mekrut v. Suits , 147 Conn. App. 794 , 799-800, 84 A.3d 466 (2014). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
McCown v. Commissioner of Correction
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1 sentence2017The fact that an order has not been complied with fully does not dictate that a finding of contempt must enter.... [It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's order." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Auerbach v. Auerbach , 113 Conn.App. 318 , 326, 966 A.2d 292 , cert. denied, 292 Conn. 902 , 971 A.2d 40 (2009). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Auerbach v. Auerbach
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1 sentence2017The fact that an order has not been complied with fully does not dictate that a finding of contempt must enter.... [It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's order." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Auerbach v. Auerbach , 113 Conn.App. 318 , 326, 966 A.2d 292 , cert. denied, 292 Conn. 902 , 971 A.2d 40 (2009). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Auerbach v. Auerbach
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2 sentences2017The fact that an order has not been complied with fully does not dictate that a finding of contempt must enter.... [It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's order." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Auerbach v. Auerbach , 113 Conn.App. 318 , 326, 966 A.2d 292 , cert. denied, 292 Conn. 902 , 971 A.2d 40 (2009). 2017The fact that an order has not been complied with fully does not dictate that a finding of contempt must enter.... [It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's order." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Auerbach v. Auerbach , 113 Conn.App. 318 , 326, 966 A.2d 292 , cert. denied, 292 Conn. 902 , 971 A.2d 40 (2009). | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Brody v. Brody
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2 sentences2014It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure.” [Internal quotation marks omitted.]); Brody v. Brody, 145 Conn. App. 654, 662 , 77 A.3d 156 (2013). 2014It is [then] within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim of contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure.” [Internal quotation marks omitted.]); Brody v. Brody, 145 Conn. App. 654, 662 , 77 A.3d 156 (2013). | 1 | 2014–2014 |
Hibbard v. Hibbard
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2 sentences2013It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hibbard v. Hibbard, 139 Conn. App. 10, 16-17 , 55 A.3d 301 (2012). 2013It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Hibbard v. Hibbard, 139 Conn. App. 10, 16-17 , 55 A.3d 301 (2012). | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Javit v. Marshall's, Inc.
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1 sentence2012It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Meehan v. Meehan, 40 Conn. App. 107, 110 , 669 A.2d 616 , cert. denied, 236 Conn. 915 , 673 A.2d 1142 (1996). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Searles v. Board of Education of West Hartford
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1 sentence2012It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Meehan v. Meehan, 40 Conn. App. 107, 110 , 669 A.2d 616 , cert. denied, 236 Conn. 915 , 673 A.2d 1142 (1996). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Meehan v. Meehan
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2 sentences2012It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Meehan v. Meehan, 40 Conn. App. 107, 110 , 669 A.2d 616 , cert. denied, 236 Conn. 915 , 673 A.2d 1142 (1996). 2012It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Meehan v. Meehan, 40 Conn. App. 107, 110 , 669 A.2d 616 , cert. denied, 236 Conn. 915 , 673 A.2d 1142 (1996). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Gil v. Gil
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2 sentences2012Noncompliance alone will not support a judgment of contempt. . . . [T]he credibility of witnesses, the findings of fact and the drawing of inferences are all within the province of the trier of fact.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gil v. Gil, 94 Conn. App. 306, 311 , 892 A.2d 318 (2006). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006 2012Noncompliance alone will not support a judgment of contempt. . . . [T]he credibility of witnesses, the findings of fact and the drawing of inferences are all within the province of the trier of fact.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Gil v. Gil, 94 Conn. App. 306, 311 , 892 A.2d 318 (2006). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006 | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Sablosky v. Sablosky
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2 sentences2011Whether it will preclude such a finding is ultimately within the trial court’s discretion. [Also, it] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sablosky v. Sablosky, 72 Conn. App. 408, 423-24 , 805 A.2d 745 (2002). 2011Whether it will preclude such a finding is ultimately within the trial court’s discretion. [Also, it] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Sablosky v. Sablosky, 72 Conn. App. 408, 423-24 , 805 A.2d 745 (2002). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Gina M. G. v. William C.
neutral
2 sentences2010G. v. William C., 77 Conn. App. 582, 590 , 823 A.2d 1274 (2003). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006). 2010G. v. William C., 77 Conn. App. 582, 590 , 823 A.2d 1274 (2003). “[It] is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Dowd v. Dowd, 96 Conn. App. 75, 82 , 899 A.2d 76 , cert. denied, 280 Conn. 907 , 907 A.2d 89 (2006). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Niles v. Niles
green
2 sentences2006It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Niles v. Niles, 9 Conn. App. 240, 253-54 , 518 A.2d 932 (1986). 2006It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Niles v. Niles, 9 Conn. App. 240, 253-54 , 518 A.2d 932 (1986). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Mays v. Mays
green
2 sentences2001To effectuate the purpose of civil contempt, the contemnor should be able to obtain release from the sanction imposed by the court by compliance with the judicial decree." Connolly v. Connolly, 191 Conn. 468 , 482 , 464 A.2d 837 (1983) "[I]n civil contempt proceedings, the contemnor must be in a position to purge himself Otherwise the sanction imposed would cease to be remedial and coercive but would become wholly punitive in actual operation." Mays v. Mays, 193 Conn. 261 , 266 , 476 A.2d 562 (1984). 2001To effectuate the purpose of civil contempt, the contemnor should be able to obtain release from the sanction imposed by the court by compliance with the judicial decree." Connolly v. Connolly, 191 Conn. 468 , 482 , 464 A.2d 837 (1983) "[I]n civil contempt proceedings, the contemnor must be in a position to purge himself Otherwise the sanction imposed would cease to be remedial and coercive but would become wholly punitive in actual operation." Mays v. Mays, 193 Conn. 261 , 266 , 476 A.2d 562 (1984). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
In re Daniel C.
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2 sentences2001It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's Order." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) In re Daniel C., 63 Conn. App. 339 , 369 , 776 A.2d 487 (2001). 2001It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's Order." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) In re Daniel C., 63 Conn. App. 339 , 369 , 776 A.2d 487 (2001). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Turgeon v. Turgeon
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2 sentences2001It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's order." "The inability of the defendant to obey an order of the court, without fault on his part, is a good defense to a charge of contempt." Turgeon v. Turgeon , 190 Conn. 269 , 283 , 460 A.2d 1260 (1983). 2001It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court's order." "The inability of the defendant to obey an order of the court, without fault on his part, is a good defense to a charge of contempt." Turgeon v. Turgeon , 190 Conn. 269 , 283 , 460 A.2d 1260 (1983). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Connolly v. Connolly
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2 sentences2001To effectuate the purpose of civil contempt, the contemnor should be able to obtain release from the sanction imposed by the court by compliance with the judicial decree." Connolly v. Connolly, 191 Conn. 468 , 482 , 464 A.2d 837 (1983) "[I]n civil contempt proceedings, the contemnor must be in a position to purge himself Otherwise the sanction imposed would cease to be remedial and coercive but would become wholly punitive in actual operation." Mays v. Mays, 193 Conn. 261 , 266 , 476 A.2d 562 (1984). 2001To effectuate the purpose of civil contempt, the contemnor should be able to obtain release from the sanction imposed by the court by compliance with the judicial decree." Connolly v. Connolly, 191 Conn. 468 , 482 , 464 A.2d 837 (1983) "[I]n civil contempt proceedings, the contemnor must be in a position to purge himself Otherwise the sanction imposed would cease to be remedial and coercive but would become wholly punitive in actual operation." Mays v. Mays, 193 Conn. 261 , 266 , 476 A.2d 562 (1984). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Pasquariello v. Pasquariello
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2 sentences1987The power of a domestic relations court to act equitably “is the keystone to the court’s ability to fashion relief in the infinite variety of circumstances which arise out of the dissolution of a marriage.” Pasquariello v. Pasquariello, 168 Conn. 579, 585 , 362 A.2d 835 (1975). 1987The power of a domestic relations court to act equitably “is the keystone to the court’s ability to fashion relief in the infinite variety of circumstances which arise out of the dissolution of a marriage.” Pasquariello v. Pasquariello, 168 Conn. 579, 585 , 362 A.2d 835 (1975). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| Hartford Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n v. Tucker green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Papa v. New Haven Federation of Teachers green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
State v. Jackson
green
2 sentences1985It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order. “[I]n an appeal from a judgment of civil contempt, ‘our review is technically limited to “questions of jurisdiction, such as whether the court had authority to impose the judgment inflicted and whether the act or acts for which the penalty was imposed could constitute a contempt.” ’ Papa v. New Haven Federation of Teachers, 186 Conn. 725, 731 , 444 A.2d 196 (1982), quoting State v. Jackson, 147 Conn. 167, 170 , 158 A.2d 166 (1960 1985It is within the sound discretion of the court to deny a claim for contempt when there is an adequate factual basis to explain the failure to honor the court’s order. “[I]n an appeal from a judgment of civil contempt, ‘our review is technically limited to “questions of jurisdiction, such as whether the court had authority to impose the judgment inflicted and whether the act or acts for which the penalty was imposed could constitute a contempt.” ’ Papa v. New Haven Federation of Teachers, 186 Conn. 725, 731 , 444 A.2d 196 (1982), quoting State v. Jackson, 147 Conn. 167, 170 , 158 A.2d 166 (1960 | 1 | 1985–1985 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.