Connecticut Administrative Code Title 52 - Civil Actions
Connecticut Administrative Code – Title 52: Civil Actions
Title 52 of the Connecticut General Statutes (often referred to as the Connecticut Code of Civil Procedure) governs civil actions in the state. This title outlines the procedures, rules, and remedies available in civil litigation and includes statutes relating to trials, judgments, statutes of limitations, liabilities, and enforcement mechanisms.
Key Chapters and Provisions in Title 52
Here are some important areas covered under Title 52:
📘 General Provisions
Chapter 871 – Court and Judicial Proceedings in General
Venue, service of process, and general court procedures.
Powers and duties of judges in civil matters.
📜 Statutes of Limitations
Chapter 926 – Statute of Limitations
Prescribes time limits for bringing various types of civil actions, such as:
Personal injury (2 years)
Contract claims
Property damage
⚖️ Civil Liability and Damages
Chapter 898 – Actions for Injuries to Persons or Property
Rules for lawsuits involving personal injury, negligence, and property damage.
Chapter 925 – Statutory Rights of Action and Defenses
Includes provisions on wrongful death actions, liability of parents for minor children, product liability, etc.
🧾 Writs, Attachments, and Garnishments
Chapter 903a – Prejudgment Remedies
Procedures for attaching property or assets before a judgment.
Chapter 906 – Postjudgment Procedures
Enforcement of judgments, including wage garnishment and property execution.
⚖️ Evidence and Discovery
Covers discovery procedures and evidentiary rules during civil trials (often in coordination with Practice Book rules).
👨⚖️ Trials and Judgments
Chapter 901 – Trials in General
Bench and jury trial procedures, continuances, and court scheduling.
Chapter 912 – Judgments
Entry, modification, and enforcement of judgments.
👩💼 Special Civil Actions
Chapter 919 – Summary Process
Eviction proceedings.
Chapter 920 – Habeas Corpus
Procedures for habeas petitions, often in post-conviction relief cases.
🔎 Notes:
While Title 52 covers statutory civil procedures, much of the detailed procedural guidance (e.g., motion practice, discovery rules, formatting) is governed by the Connecticut Practice Book, issued by the Judicial Branch.
Civil rules are subject to constitutional and appellate court interpretation.
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