42 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1994–2026 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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Hartford Whalers Hockey Club v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co.green2 sentences2017See, e.g., Hartford Whalers Hockey Club v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. , 231 Conn. 276 , 283, 649 A.2d 518 (1994) ("equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court"). 2017See, e.g., Hartford Whalers Hockey Club v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co. , 231 Conn. 276 , 283, 649 A.2d 518 (1994) ("equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court"). | 5 | 10 |
McNeil v. Ricciogreen2 sentences2002This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). 2002This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). | 2 | 3 |
Hamm v. Taylorgreen2 sentences1996Reynolds v. Ramos, 188 Conn. 316, 321 , 449 A.2d 182 (1982); see also Hamm v. Taylor, 180 Conn. 491, 495-96 , 429 A.2d 946 (1980) . . . .” Hartford Whalers Hockey Club v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co., 231 Conn. 276, 283 , 649 A.2d 518 (1994). 1996Reynolds v. Ramos, 188 Conn. 316, 321 , 449 A.2d 182 (1982); see also Hamm v. Taylor, 180 Conn. 491, 495-96 , 429 A.2d 946 (1980) . . . .” Hartford Whalers Hockey Club v. Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co., 231 Conn. 276, 283 , 649 A.2d 518 (1994). | 2 | 2 |
Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Wintersgreen2 sentences2017Generally speaking, "equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wendell Corp. Trustee v. Thurston , 239 Conn. 109 , 114, 680 A.2d 1314 (1996) ; see also Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Winters , 225 Conn. 146 , 162, 622 A.2d 536 (1993). "[C]ourts exercising their equitable powers are charged with formulating fair and practical remedies appropriate to the specific dispute .... 2017Generally speaking, "equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wendell Corp. Trustee v. Thurston , 239 Conn. 109 , 114, 680 A.2d 1314 (1996) ; see also Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Winters , 225 Conn. 146 , 162, 622 A.2d 536 (1993). "[C]ourts exercising their equitable powers are charged with formulating fair and practical remedies appropriate to the specific dispute .... | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Connecticut. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Town of New Hartford v. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority
green
2 sentences2018This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) New Hartford v. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority , 291 Conn. 433 , 451-52, 970 A.2d 592 (2009). 2018This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) New Hartford v. Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority , 291 Conn. 433 , 451-52, 970 A.2d 592 (2009). | 5 | 2011–2019 |
Wendell Corp. Trustee v. Thurston
green
2 sentences2017Generally speaking, "equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wendell Corp. Trustee v. Thurston , 239 Conn. 109 , 114, 680 A.2d 1314 (1996) ; see also Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Winters , 225 Conn. 146 , 162, 622 A.2d 536 (1993). "[C]ourts exercising their equitable powers are charged with formulating fair and practical remedies appropriate to the specific dispute .... 2017Generally speaking, "equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Wendell Corp. Trustee v. Thurston , 239 Conn. 109 , 114, 680 A.2d 1314 (1996) ; see also Connecticut Bank & Trust Co. v. Winters , 225 Conn. 146 , 162, 622 A.2d 536 (1993). "[C]ourts exercising their equitable powers are charged with formulating fair and practical remedies appropriate to the specific dispute .... | 4 | 2002–2017 |
Reynolds v. Ramos
green
2 sentences2000Reynolds v. Ramos, 188 Conn. 316, 321 , 449 A.2d 182 (1982) .... 2000Reynolds v. Ramos, 188 Conn. 316, 321 , 449 A.2d 182 (1982) .... | 4 | 1994–2000 |
Stewart v. King
green
2 sentences2012This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Stewart v. King, 121 Conn. App. 64, 71 , 994 A.2d 308 (2010). 2012This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Stewart v. King, 121 Conn. App. 64, 71 , 994 A.2d 308 (2010). | 3 | 2010–2012 |
Menard v. Gaskell
green
2 sentences2009This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Menard v. Gaskell, 92 Conn. App. 551, 555 , 885 A.2d 1254 (2005). 2009This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Menard v. Gaskell, 92 Conn. App. 551, 555 , 885 A.2d 1254 (2005). | 3 | 2006–2009 |
Jay v. a & a VENTURES, LLC
green
2 sentences2025See Heyward v. Judicial Dept., 159 Conn. App. 794 , 799, 124 A.3d 920 (2015) (‘‘[i]f there is no final judgment, we cannot reach the merits of the appeal’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)); Jay v. A & A Ventures, LLC, 118 Conn. App. 506, 517 , 984 A.2d 784 (2009) (‘‘equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court’’ (internal quotation marks omit- ted)). 2025See Heyward v. Judicial Dept., 159 Conn. App. 794 , 799, 124 A.3d 920 (2015) (‘‘[i]f there is no final judgment, we cannot reach the merits of the appeal’’ (internal quotation marks omitted)); Jay v. A & A Ventures, LLC, 118 Conn. App. 506, 517 , 984 A.2d 784 (2009) (‘‘equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court’’ (internal quotation marks omit- ted)). | 2 | 2010–2025 |
Ayotte Bros. Construction Co. v. Finney
green
2 sentences2012Construction Co. v. Finney, 42 Conn. App. 578, 581 , 680 A.2d 330 (1996). 2012Construction Co. v. Finney, 42 Conn. App. 578, 581 , 680 A.2d 330 (1996). | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Maris v. McGrath
green
2 sentences2002This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). 2002This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). | 2 | 2001–2002 |
State v. Lacks
green
2 sentences2002This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). 2001This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475-76 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). | 2 | 2001–2002 |
McClendon v. Commissioner of Correction
green
2 sentences2002This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). 2001This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Maris v. McGrath, 58 Conn. App. 183, 186 , 753 A.2d 390 , cert. granted on other grounds, 254 Conn. 919 , 759 A.2d 1025 (2000); see also McNeil v. Riccio, 45 Conn. App. 466, 475-76 , 696 A.2d 1050 (1997). | 2 | 2001–2002 |
National Waste Associates, LLC v. Scharf
green
2 sentences2026Comissiong v. Currytto of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) National Waste Associates, LLC v. Scharf, 183 Conn. App. 734 , 741–42, 194 A.3d 1 (2018). 2026Comissiong v. Currytto of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) National Waste Associates, LLC v. Scharf, 183 Conn. App. 734 , 741–42, 194 A.3d 1 (2018). | 1 | 2026–2026 |
Cupe v. Commissioner of Correction
green
1 sentence2019The plaintiff relies primarily on Gardner v. Pilato, 68 Conn. App. 448, 449 , 791 A.2d 707 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 908 , 795 A.2d 544 (2002), to support its position. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Jackson v. Commissioner of Correction
green
1 sentence2019The plaintiff relies primarily on Gardner v. Pilato, 68 Conn. App. 448, 449 , 791 A.2d 707 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 908 , 795 A.2d 544 (2002), to support its position. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Gardner v. Pilato
green
2 sentences2019The plaintiff relies primarily on Gardner v. Pilato, 68 Conn. App. 448, 449 , 791 A.2d 707 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 908 , 795 A.2d 544 (2002), to support its position. 2019The plaintiff relies primarily on Gardner v. Pilato, 68 Conn. App. 448, 449 , 791 A.2d 707 , cert. denied, 260 Conn. 908 , 795 A.2d 544 (2002), to support its position. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Laser Contracting, LLC v. Torrance Family Ltd. Partnership
neutral
2 sentences2019Partnership, 108 Conn. App. 222 , 230–31, 947 A.2d 989 (2008). 2019Partnership, 108 Conn. App. 222 , 230–31, 947 A.2d 989 (2008). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Utzler v. Braca
green
2 sentences2019This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Utzler v. Braca, 115 Conn. App. 261 , 267–68, 972 A.2d 743 (2009). 2019This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Utzler v. Braca, 115 Conn. App. 261 , 267–68, 972 A.2d 743 (2009). | 1 | 2019–2019 |
In re Carracino
green
1 sentence2017In doing equity, [a] court has the power to adapt equitable remedies to the particular circumstances of each particular case." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Kaye v. Rosefielde , supra, 223 N.J. at 231 , 121 A.3d 862 . "[E]quitable discretion is not governed by fixed principles and definite rules ...." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Bruce Kaye v. Alan P. Rosefielde (073353)
green
1 sentence2017In doing equity, [a] court has the power to adapt equitable remedies to the particular circumstances of each particular case." (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Kaye v. Rosefielde , supra, 223 N.J. at 231 , 121 A.3d 862 . "[E]quitable discretion is not governed by fixed principles and definite rules ...." (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
Waterview Site Service, Inc. v. Pay Day, Inc.
neutral
2 sentences2016This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Waterview Site Services, Inc. v. Pay Day, Inc., 125 Conn. App. 561, 569 , 11 A.3d 692 (2010), cert. denied, 300 Conn. 910 , 12 A.3d 1005 (2011). ‘‘As a general rule, for the benefit to be unjust, the defendant must have solicited it. 2016This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Waterview Site Services, Inc. v. Pay Day, Inc., 125 Conn. App. 561, 569 , 11 A.3d 692 (2010), cert. denied, 300 Conn. 910 , 12 A.3d 1005 (2011). ‘‘As a general rule, for the benefit to be unjust, the defendant must have solicited it. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Schirmer v. Souza
green
2 sentences2016This doctrine [of unjust enrichment] is inapplicable where the payment has been made officiously, i.e., where the circumstances do not justify the interference with another’s affairs resulting from conferring a benefit upon him. . . . [W]here a person has officiously conferred a benefit upon another, the other is enriched but is not consid- ered to be unjustly enriched.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Schirmer v. Souza, 126 Conn. App. 759, 770 , 12 A.3d 1048 (2011). 2016This doctrine [of unjust enrichment] is inapplicable where the payment has been made officiously, i.e., where the circumstances do not justify the interference with another’s affairs resulting from conferring a benefit upon him. . . . [W]here a person has officiously conferred a benefit upon another, the other is enriched but is not consid- ered to be unjustly enriched.’’ (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Schirmer v. Souza, 126 Conn. App. 759, 770 , 12 A.3d 1048 (2011). | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Waterview Site Services, Inc. v. Pay Day, Inc.
green
2 sentences2016This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Waterview Site Services, Inc. v. Pay Day, Inc., 125 Conn. App. 561, 569 , 11 A.3d 692 (2010), cert. denied, 300 Conn. 910 , 12 A.3d 1005 (2011). ‘‘As a general rule, for the benefit to be unjust, the defendant must have solicited it. 2016This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.’’ (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Waterview Site Services, Inc. v. Pay Day, Inc., 125 Conn. App. 561, 569 , 11 A.3d 692 (2010), cert. denied, 300 Conn. 910 , 12 A.3d 1005 (2011). ‘‘As a general rule, for the benefit to be unjust, the defendant must have solicited it. | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Cadle Co. v. Gabel
green
2 sentences2010“A constructive trust arises contrary to intention and in invitum, against one who, by fraud, actual or constructive, by duress or abuse of confidence, by commission of wrong, or by any form of unconscionable *147 conduct, artifice, concealment, or questionable means, or who in any way against equity and good conscience, either has obtained or holds the legal right to property which he ought not, in equity and good conscience, hold and enjoy. . . . [Therefore], [a] constructive trust arises whenever another’s property has been wrongfully appropriated and converted into a different form . . . [ 2010“A constructive trust arises contrary to intention and in invitum, against one who, by fraud, actual or constructive, by duress or abuse of confidence, by commission of wrong, or by any form of unconscionable *147 conduct, artifice, concealment, or questionable means, or who in any way against equity and good conscience, either has obtained or holds the legal right to property which he ought not, in equity and good conscience, hold and enjoy. . . . [Therefore], [a] constructive trust arises whenever another’s property has been wrongfully appropriated and converted into a different form . . . [ | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Jarvis v. Lieder
green
2 sentences2010This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Jarvis v. Lieder, 117 Conn. App. 129, 143 , 978 A.2d 106 (2009). 2010This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Jarvis v. Lieder, 117 Conn. App. 129, 143 , 978 A.2d 106 (2009). | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Garrigus v. Viarengo
green
2 sentences2009This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Garrigus v. Viarengo, 112 Conn. App. 655, 671-72 , 963 A.2d 1065 (2009). 2009This limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Garrigus v. Viarengo, 112 Conn. App. 655, 671-72 , 963 A.2d 1065 (2009). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Fish v. Fish
green
2 sentences2009Our limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Fish v. Fish, 90 Conn. App. 744, 763-64 , 881 A.2d 342 (2005), rev’d in part on other grounds, 285 Conn. 24 , 939 A.2d 1040 (2008). 2009Our limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Fish v. Fish, 90 Conn. App. 744, 763-64 , 881 A.2d 342 (2005), rev’d in part on other grounds, 285 Conn. 24 , 939 A.2d 1040 (2008). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Fish v. Fish
green
2 sentences2009Our limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Fish v. Fish, 90 Conn. App. 744, 763-64 , 881 A.2d 342 (2005), rev’d in part on other grounds, 285 Conn. 24 , 939 A.2d 1040 (2008). 2009Our limited scope of review is consistent with the general proposition that equitable determinations that depend on the balancing of many factors are committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Fish v. Fish, 90 Conn. App. 744, 763-64 , 881 A.2d 342 (2005), rev’d in part on other grounds, 285 Conn. 24 , 939 A.2d 1040 (2008). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
| McCarthy v. McCarthy neutral | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Connolly v. Connolly green | 1 | 2005–2005 |
| Weisman v. Kaspar green | 1 | 1999–1999 |
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.