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Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

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.

Question 2

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?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

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.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

30 days

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

20 days

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

10 years from date of sale

Answer

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.

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