Connecticut General Statutes

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-549aa (2026)

Setting aside award. Trial de novo

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In addition to the absolute right to a trial de novo as provided under section 52-549z, the court in which such award is filed may set aside an award of arbitrators and order a trial de novo in the Superior Court upon proof that the arbitrators acted arbitrarily or capriciously in the course of the hearings before them or that the award was procured by corruption or other undue means.

(P.A. 81-462, S. 12, 13; P.A. 82-441, S. 13, 23; P.A. 97-24, S. 6, 7.)

History: P.A. 82-441 changed effective date of section from July 1, 1982, to July 1, 1983; P.A. 97-24 added reference to absolute right to trial de novo under Sec. 52-549z, effective January 1, 1998.

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Cited in 5 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2001–2021 · leading case: Larmel v. Metro North Commuter R.R. Co., 341 Conn. 332 (Conn. 2021).

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Larmel v. Metro North Commuter R.R. Co., 341 Conn. 332 (Conn. 2021). · cites it 4× “See General Statutes § 52-549aa (‘‘[i]n addition to the absolute right to a trial de novo .”

Nunno v. Wixner, 778 A.2d 145 (Conn. 2001). · cites it 3× “The decision of the arbitrator shall not be admissible in any proceeding resulting after a claim for a trial de novo pursuant to this section or from a setting aside of an award pursuant to General Statutes § 52-549aa.” On January 24,2000, the trial court initially granted the…”

Allstate Ins. v. Mottolese, 803 A.2d 311 (Conn. 2002). “The decision of the arbitrator shall not be admissible in any proceeding resulting after a claim for a trial de novo or from a setting aside of an award in accordance with section 52-549aa.” Practice Book § 23-66 provides in relevant part: “(a) A decision of the arbitrator shall…”

Sabatasso v. Hogan, 882 A.2d 719 (Conn. App. Ct. 2005). “The decision of the arbitrator shall not be admissible in any proceeding resulting after a claim for a trial de novo or from a setting aside of an award in accordance with section 52-549aa. “(e) The Superior Court may refer any proceeding resulting from the filing of a demand…”

Yaremich v. Lam, 803 A.2d 369 (Conn. App. Ct. 2002). · cites it 2× “The decision of the arbitrator shall not be admissible in any proceeding resulting after a claim for a trial de novo pursuant to this section or from a setting aside of an award pursuant to General Statutes § 52-549aa.” Practice Book § 3-12 (a) provides: “Whenever the appearance…”

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