When, in an action commenced in the Superior Court by process of foreign attachment or garnishment, the defendant does not appear, if the plaintiff does not take a default in the action within four months after the return day, the court may, at any time thereafter, upon motion of any garnishee in the action, assign the action for trial.
(1949 Rev., S. 7806; P.A. 76-436, S. 412, 681; P.A. 82-160, S. 32.)
History: P.A. 76-436 removed actions brought to 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 added “or garnishment” and rephrased the section.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 897 - Parties and Appearances
Section 52-73. - Municipal corporations may sue and be sued.
Section 52-73a. (Formerly Sec. 52-116). - Action on bond to municipal officer.
Section 52-74. - Action on foreign probate bond.
Section 52-75. - Action by holder of mortgage or lien where grantee assumed the debt.
Section 52-76. - Actions by and against voluntary associations.
Section 52-77. - Action by joint tenant or tenant in common; effect of nonjoinder.
Section 52-78. - Joinder of executor or administrator for a deceased joint contractor.
Section 52-79. - Joinder of husband and wife; costs.
Section 52-80. - Nonsuits and withdrawals; costs.
Section 52-81. - Costs taxable on withdrawal.
Section 52-82. - Withdrawal when court not in session or before return day.
Section 52-83. - Nonresident plaintiff's appearance by attorney sufficient.
Section 52-84. - When judgment by default may be rendered.
Section 52-85. - When garnishee may move to assign case for trial.
Section 52-86. - When creditor may appear and defend. Costs. Prohibited defenses.
Section 52-87. - Continuance on account of absent or nonresident defendant. Exceptions.
Section 52-88. - Defense by garnishee. Continuance, postponement or adjournment of action.