Section 52-193 – Offer of compromise by defendant

May 11, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Connecticut

In any action on contract, or seeking the recovery of money damages, whether or not other relief is sought, the defendant may, not later than thirty days before trial, file with the clerk of the court a written offer of compromise signed by the defendant or the defendant’s attorney, directed to the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorney, offering to settle the claim underlying the action for a sum certain.

Conn. Gen. Stat. ยง 52-193

(1949 Rev., S. 7942; 1959, P.A. 28, S. 175; P.A. 92-110, S. 2; P.A. 01-71, S. 2; P.A. 05-275, S. 5.)

Not applicable to foreclosure suits. 27 C. 146. Statute construed. 33 C. 217. Cited. 163 C. 445; 192 Conn. 301; 239 C. 708. Cited. 17 CA 219. Cited. 10 CS 166.