Conn. Practice Book § 17-23 (2026)

Sec. 17-23. Contract Actions To Pay a Defi- nite Sum where There Is a Default for Failure To Appear; Limitations Sections 17-24 through 17-27 shall not be appli- cable to: (1) any action wherein any defendant against whom judgment is sought is in the military or naval service of the United States when judg- ment is rendered; or (2) any action brought under the small claims rules. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 356.) Sec. 17-24. —Promise To Pay Liquidated Sum (a) In any action based upon an express or implied promise to pay a definite sum and claiming only liquidated damages, which may include inter- est, a reasonable attorney’s fee and other lawful charges, the procedure set forth in Section 17- 20 and in Sections 17-25 through 17-28 shall be followed, if there is a default of appearance. A certificate of closed pleadings shall not be filed in matters which fall within the scope of these rules because such matters shall not proceed on the inventory of pending cases requiring a hearing in damages.

© Copyrighted by the Secretary of the State of the State of Connecticut SUPERIOR COURT—PROCEDURE IN CIVIL MATTERS