Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 895 - Civil Jurisdiction
Section 52-36a. - Claiming of cases to jury on consolidation of actions where not previously claimed.

When actions pending in the Superior Court have been ordered consolidated under the provisions of section 52-104, any party who had not previously claimed one of the actions to the jury may, within ten days after the order, claim the action to be tried to a jury of six.

(1959, P.A. 626; P.A. 74-183, S. 78, 291; 74-338, S. 30, 94; P.A. 76-436, S. 118, 681; P.A. 82-160, S. 40.)
History: P.A. 74-183 and P.A. 74-338 deleted provision which had allowed trial by twelve-person jury if specifically claimed or if case with which case in question was consolidated was claimed to jury of twelve, effective December 31, 1974; P.A. 76-436 removed court of common pleas from purview of section reflecting transfer of all trial jurisdiction to superior court, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 82-160 rephrased section.

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Connecticut General Statutes

Title 52 - Civil Actions

Chapter 895 - Civil Jurisdiction

Section 52-1. - Administration of legal and equitable rights.

Section 52-2 to 52-6a. - Jurisdiction of justice of the peace and circuit, municipal and common pleas courts and divisions, generally. Appeals to appellate session of Superior Court; to Supreme Court.

Section 52-8 and 52-9. - Jurisdiction of the court of common pleas for the judicial district of Waterbury. Civil actions in the Court of Common Pleas; where they may be brought or taken; exceptions.

Section 52-9b. - Civil jury sessions for the court of common pleas for New Haven County. Where held.

Section 52-10. - Jurisdiction of the Superior Court. Actions against judgments of.

Section 52-11. - Complaints for change of name. Exceptions re offenders required to register with Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection. Commissioner's standing to challenge change of name.

Section 52-12. - Jurisdiction over the sale of certain real property. Protection of unrepresented interests. Orders and decrees to be recorded.

Section 52-12a. - Jurisdiction over foreign defamation judgment.

Section 52-13. - Protection of unrepresented interests.

Section 52-14. - Jurisdiction of cases brought prior to October 1, 1955.

Section 52-15 and 52-16. - Naturalization of aliens. Disposal of fees.

Section 52-18 to 52-21. - Actions for partition or sale of property. Jurisdiction of foreclosure or redemption suits. Return of action brought by foreign corporation. Action by nonresident executor, trustee or administrator.

Section 52-22. - Courts may pass title to real property by decree.

Section 52-23. - Order to guardian to convey ward's realty.

Section 52-25 to 52-28. - Venue matters. Concurrent jurisdiction of Common Pleas and Superior Courts.

Section 52-29. - Superior Court may declare rights and legal relations.

Section 52-32. - Transfer of causes brought to the wrong court.

Section 52-33 to 52-36. - Transfer of causes between Superior and Common Pleas Court. Transfers after pretrial sessions and conferences. Fees in transferred actions. Consolidation of actions. Jury in consolidated cases.

Section 52-36a. - Claiming of cases to jury on consolidation of actions where not previously claimed.

Section 52-37 and 52-37a. - Transmission of files and papers; procedure. Consolidation of actions in Circuit Court and Common Pleas or Superior Court.

Section 52-39 to 52-41. - Distinct claims; separate counts; jurisdiction. Several claims; jurisdiction of Common Pleas Court. Limited jurisdiction; judgment above limit.

Section 52-42a and 52-43 to 52-45. - Venue in actions involving security deposits. Venue where all parties nonresident. When justice action may be brought in adjoining town. Appeals from justice.