A clerk of the Superior Court shall not enter any judgment of default or nonsuit, unless directed by the court, except where the parties fail to appear; provided, in any civil action in which a notice of an intention to suffer a default has been filed, the clerk shall, upon request of either party, enter judgment of default.
(1949 Rev., S. 7700; P.A. 82-160, S. 101.)
History: P.A. 82-160 rephrased section, but made no substantive changes.
See Sec. 52-84 re time for rendering judgment by default.
Failure of defendant to receive notice does not relieve her of blame in failing to enter her appearance. 139 C. 532.
Cited. 17 CS 118.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Section 51-51w. (Formerly Sec. 51-12a). - Collection of fees by clerks. Expenses.
Section 51-52. - General duties of clerks.
Section 51-52a. - Powers of clerks and clerical assistants.
Section 51-53. - Clerks to give notice of decrees of court by mail or electronic delivery.
Section 51-54. - Completing records.
Section 51-55. - Judgments of default or nonsuit.
Section 51-57. - Superior Court clerks. Oath. Full-time duties. Criminal defense prohibited.
Section 51-58. - Court seals. Filing of official seals with Secretary of the State.