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Conn. Practice Book § 24-8

Institution of Small Claims Actions; Beginning of Action

activein force · 2001-01-01 – presentact-effective-date

The signature by the plaintiff, or representative,

on the small claims writ and notice of suit, and the

filing of the writ with the clerk, together with the

payment of all required fees, shall be deemed the

beginning of the action. Any plaintiff or representative who wishes to obtain a judgment pursuant to

the provisions of Section 24-24 shall also file the

affidavits required by that section.

History

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 556.) (Amended June 26, 2000, to take effect Jan. 1, 2001.)

Provenance

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Edition: 2026-09-15
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