CT Bar Filing Deadlines 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 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?
- 20 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 45 days
- 60 days
Correct 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.
Question 2: In Connecticut, what is the statute of limitations for a breach of written contract claim?
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 6 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
Correct answer: 6 years
Connecticut General Statutes § 52-576 provides a 6-year statute of limitations for actions on written contracts.
Question 3: 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?
- 4 days (Correct answer)
- 10 days
- 15 days
- 20 days
Correct 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.
Question 4: Under Connecticut's long-arm statute and civil procedure rules, when must a defendant file a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction?
- Within 10 days of appearance
- Within 30 days of filing an appearance (Correct answer)
- Before filing any other responsive pleading
- Before the first trial management conference
Correct 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.
Question 5: What is the deadline for filing a Notice of Claim against a Connecticut municipality under the Municipal Liability Act?
- 60 days from the injury
- 90 days from the injury
- 180 days from the injury (Correct answer)
- 1 year from the injury
Correct 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.
Question 6: Under Connecticut's Workers' Compensation Act, how long does an injured employee have to file a notice of claim for a work-related injury?
- 1 year from injury
- 2 years from injury (Correct answer)
- 3 years from injury
- 5 years from injury
Correct 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.
Question 7: 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?
- 5 days
- 10 days
- 30 days (Correct answer)
- 60 days
Correct 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.
CT Bar Filing Deadlines 2
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?