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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?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

6 years

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

4 days

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Within 30 days of filing an appearance

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

180 days from the injury

Answer

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.

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CT Bar Filing Deadlines 2