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Conn. Practice Book § 17-24

Promise To Pay Liquidated Sum

activein force · 1999-01-01 – presentact-effective-date

(a) In any action based upon an express or

implied promise to pay a definite sum and claiming

only liquidated damages, which may include interest, a reasonable attorney’s fee and other lawful

charges, the procedure set forth in Section 17-

20 and in Sections 17-25 through 17-28 shall be

followed, if there is a default of appearance. A

certificate of closed pleadings shall not be filed in

matters which fall within the scope of these rules

because such matters shall not proceed on the

inventory of pending cases requiring a hearing in

damages.

(b) When moving for default and judgment pursuant to Sections 17-25 through 17-28, a party

shall move for default and judgment on forms prescribed by the Office of the Chief Court Administrator.

History

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 357.) (Amended June 29, 1998, to take effect Jan. 1, 1999.)

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2026-09-15
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2026-09-15
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