Filing Deadlines Flashcards

Under the Connecticut Rules of Appellate Procedure, how many days does an appellant have to file an appeal from a final judgment of the Superior Court?

Answer: 30 days

An appellant has 20 days from issuance of notice of judgment to file an appeal in Connecticut, but the standard appeal period from a final Superior Court judgment is 20 days — however, for civil matters it is 20 days; check Practice Book § 63-1 which sets 20 days for most civil appeals.

In Connecticut, what is the statute of limitations for a breach of written contract claim?

Answer: 6 years

Connecticut General Statutes § 52-576 provides a 6-year statute of limitations for actions on written contracts.

A defendant in a Connecticut civil action is served with process. How many days does the defendant have to file a return of service with the court?

Answer: 4 days

Under Connecticut Practice Book § 10-12, the return of service must be filed with the court within 4 days of service on the defendant.

Under Connecticut's long-arm statute and civil procedure rules, when must a defendant file a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction?

Answer: Within 30 days of filing an appearance

Under Connecticut Practice Book § 10-30, a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction must be filed within 30 days of filing an appearance.

What is the deadline for filing a Notice of Claim against a Connecticut municipality under the Municipal Liability Act?

Answer: 180 days from the injury

Connecticut General Statutes § 7-101a requires that a Notice of Claim against a municipality be filed within 180 days of the date of injury or loss.

Under Connecticut's Workers' Compensation Act, how long does an injured employee have to file a notice of claim for a work-related injury?

Answer: 2 years from injury

Connecticut General Statutes § 31-294c requires notice of a workers' compensation claim to be filed within one year of the accident or two years from the first manifestation of a symptom of an occupational disease.

In a Connecticut criminal case, how many days after the entry of a not guilty plea must the court generally hold a probable cause hearing for a class A or B felony?

Answer: 30 days

Connecticut Practice Book § 36-8 generally requires a probable cause hearing to be held within 30 days after a not guilty plea for class A or B felonies unless waived.