Filing Deadlines Flashcards

What is the Connecticut statute of limitations for a personal injury tort claim arising from negligence?

Answer: 3 years

Connecticut General Statutes § 52-584 imposes a 2-year statute of limitations for negligence personal injury claims — however, the standard negligence tort period under § 52-577 is 3 years from the act or omission.

Under Connecticut Practice Book § 10-6, within how many days must a plaintiff file a complaint after the return date when the defendant has already filed an appearance?

Answer: 30 days

Under Connecticut Practice Book § 10-6, the plaintiff must file the complaint within 15 days of the return date if the defendant has appeared — but the standard rule requires complaint filing within 15 days; verify the exact provision for your jurisdiction.

In Connecticut probate court proceedings, what is the time limit for filing a will with the probate court after the testator's death?

Answer: 30 days

Connecticut General Statutes § 45a-282 requires that a will be filed with the probate court within 30 days of the testator's death.

Under Connecticut law, how many days does a party have to file a motion to reargue or reconsider a Superior Court decision?

Answer: 20 days

Connecticut Practice Book § 11-12 requires a motion to reargue to be filed within 20 days from the date of notice of the court's decision.

What is the deadline for filing a product liability claim in Connecticut under the statute of repose?

Answer: 10 years from date of sale

Connecticut General Statutes § 52-577a imposes a 10-year statute of repose for product liability claims, running from the date of sale of the product to the first purchaser.

In a Connecticut foreclosure action, how long after a judgment of strict foreclosure does the court typically set the 'law day' before title vests in the foreclosing mortgagee?

Answer: At least 21 days

Connecticut courts typically set law days at least 21 days after entry of a strict foreclosure judgment to provide the mortgagor a reasonable redemption period.

Under the Connecticut Uniform Administrative Procedure Act, how many days does an aggrieved party generally have to appeal a final agency decision to the Superior Court?

Answer: 45 days

Connecticut General Statutes § 4-183 provides 45 days from mailing of the final agency decision to file an appeal in the Superior Court.