Conn. Practice Book § 24-2 (2026)

Sec. 24-2. Allowable Actions (Amended June 26, 2000, to take effect Jan. 1, 2001.) These rules shall apply to actions claiming money damages only, including actions against a nonresident defendant if he or she owns real or personal property in this state and actions against in-state and out-of-state corporations. Actions of libel and slander are not permitted under these rules. In no case shall the damages claimed exceed the jurisdictional monetary limit fixed by statute, including attorney’s fees and other costs of collection, but exclusive of interest and costs. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 548.) (Amended June 26, 2000, to take effect Jan. 1, 2001.) 293 24-19. —Claim of Setoff or Counterclaim 24-20. —Amendment of Claim or Answer, Setoff or Coun- terclaim; Motion To Dismiss 24-20A. —Request for Documents; Depositions 24-21. Transfer to Regular Docket 24-22. Hearings in Small Claims Actions; Subpoenas 24-23. —Procedure 24-24. Judgments in Small Claims; When Presence of the Plaintiff or Representative Is Not Required for Entry of Judgment 24-25. —Failure of the Defendant To Answer 24-26. —Failure of a Party To Appear before the Court when Required 24-27. —Dismissal for Failure To Obtain Judgment 24-28. —Finality of Judgments and Decisions 24-29. —Decision in Small Claims; Time Limit 24-30. —Satisfying Judgment 24-31. —Opening Judgment; Costs 24-32. Execution in Small Claims Actions 24-33. Costs in Small Claims