Conn. Practice Book § 24-19 (2026)

Sec. 24-19. —Claim of Setoff or Coun- terclaim The defendant, or representative may claim any setoff or counterclaim within the jurisdiction of the small claims court. Such written setoff or counter- claim may be filed at any time on or before the answer date or upon the granting of a motion to open. Upon the making of such claim by the defendant, the clerk shall give notice to the plain- tiff by first class mail, of the setoff or counterclaim and shall notify the parties of the new answer date. The defendant’s claim shall be answered within the time and in the manner provided by Section 24-16. The original claim, and the claim of setoff or counterclaim, shall be deemed one case. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 570.) (Amended June 26, 2000, to take effect Jan. 1, 2001.)