Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-44

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 47a-44 - (Formerly Sec. 52-463). Judge to try issue unless jury moved for and bond posted

The issue joined on a complaint brought under section 47a-43 shall be tried by the judge, unless one of the parties, before the issue is joined, moves for a jury and gives bond with sufficient surety to the adverse party to answer all damages in case he fails to make his plea good.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-44

(1949 Rev., S. 8199; 1953, S. 3210d; 1971, P.A. 40, S. 9; P.A. 77-451, S. 4; P.A. 79-571, S. 39.)

Annotations to former section 52-463: If jury disagree, another may be summoned. 4 Conn. 93. Evidence that complainant has no title is irrelevant. Id., 94. Taxation of costs. Id., 95. A writ of error is a supersedeas of the writ of restitution. Id.; Id., 371. Not guilty, a good plea. 18 C. 86. General verdict sufficient. Id., 85; Id., 101. Each party may challenge two jurors. 20 C. 518. Cited. 150 C. 348. Distinguished from civil action under Sec. 52-465. 30 Conn.Supp. 607. Annotation to present section: Cited. 203 Conn. 103.