Table of Contents Sec. 52-1. Administration of legal and equitable rights. The Superior Court may
administer legal and equitable rights and apply legal and equitable remedies in favor of
either party in one and the same civil action so that legal and equitable rights of the
parties may be enforced and protected in one action. Whenever there is any variance
between the rules of equity and the rules of the common law in reference to the same
matter, the rules of equity shall prevail. Secs. 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. Sections 52-2 to 52-6a, inclusive, are repealed. Sec. 52-7. Transferred to Chapter 882, Sec. 51-197b. Secs. 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. Sections 52-8 and 52-9 are repealed. Sec. 52-9a. Transferred to Chapter 895, Sec. 52-25g. Sec. 52-9b. Civil jury sessions for the court of common pleas for New Haven
County. Where held. Section 52-9b is repealed. Sec. 52-9c. Transferred to Chapter 895, Sec. 52-25h. Sec. 52-10. Jurisdiction of the Superior Court. Actions against judgments of.
Section 52-10 is repealed. Sec. 52-11. Complaints for change of name. The superior court in each judicial
district shall have jurisdiction of complaints praying for a change of name, brought by
any person residing in the judicial district, and may change the name of the complainant,
who shall thereafter be known by the name prescribed by said court in its decree. Sec. 52-12. Jurisdiction over the sale of certain real property. Protection of
unrepresented interests. Orders and decrees to be recorded. (a) The Superior Court
shall have exclusive jurisdiction of all matters relating to the sale of real property in
which the General Assembly before June 1, 1886, exercised jurisdiction when, by reason
of the condition of the parties in interest or the limitations of any will or deed, no person
or persons have power to convey a legal title to the real property. The court may make
all lawful orders or decrees necessary to the full exercise of such jurisdiction. Sec. 52-13. Protection of unrepresented interests. Section 52-13 is repealed. Sec. 52-14. Jurisdiction of cases brought prior to October 1, 1955. Special. Secs. 52-15 and 52-16. Naturalization of aliens. Disposal of fees. Sections 52-
15 and 52-16 are repealed. Sec. 52-17. Transferred to Chapter 890, Sec. 51-345a. Secs. 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. Sections 52-18 to 52-21,
inclusive, are repealed. Sec. 52-22. Courts may pass title to real property by decree. The Superior Court
in the exercise of its equitable jurisdiction may pass the title to real property by decree,
without any act on the part of any party holding title to the real property, when in its
judgment it is the proper mode to carry the decree into effect. When the decree is recorded
in the land records in the town where the real property is situated, it shall be, while
in force, as effectual to transfer the real property as the deed of the party or parties
holding title. Sec. 52-23. Order to guardian to convey ward's realty. The Superior Court in
the exercise of its equitable jurisdiction may order the guardian of any minor or, if he
has no guardian, a guardian ad litem to convey to another person the interest of his ward
in any real property which ought in equity to be so conveyed. Sec. 52-24. Transferred to Chapter 890, Sec. 51-346. Secs. 52-25 to 52-28. Venue matters. Concurrent jurisdiction of Common
Pleas and Superior Courts. Sections 52-25 to 52-28, inclusive, are repealed. Sec. 52-29. Superior Court may declare rights and legal relations. (a) The Superior Court in any action or proceeding may declare rights and other legal relations on
request for such a declaration, whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. The
declaration shall have the force of a final judgment. Secs. 52-30 and 52-31. Transferred to Chapter 890, Secs. 51-347a and 51-347b,
respectively. Sec. 52-32. Transfer of causes brought to the wrong court. Section 52-32 is
repealed. Sec. 52-32a. Transferred to Chapter 890, Sec. 51-351a. Secs. 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. Sections 52-33 to 52-36,
inclusive, are repealed. Sec. 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. Secs. 52-37 and 52-37a. Transmission of files and papers; procedure. Consolidation of actions in Circuit Court and Common Pleas or Superior Court. Sections
52-37 and 52-37a are repealed. Sec. 52-38. Transferred to Chapter 898, Sec. 52-91a. Secs. 52-39 to 52-41. Distinct claims; separate counts; jurisdiction. Several
claims; jurisdiction of Common Pleas Court. Limited jurisdiction; judgment above
limit. Sections 52-39 to 52-41, inclusive, are repealed. Sec. 52-42. Transferred to Chapter 890, Sec. 51-345.
Sec. 52-1. Administration of legal and equitable rights.
Secs. 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.
Sec. 52-7.
Secs. 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.
Sec. 52-9a.
Sec. 52-9b. Civil jury sessions for the court of common pleas for New Haven County. Where
held.
Sec. 52-9c.
Sec. 52-10. Jurisdiction of the Superior Court. Actions against judgments of.
Sec. 52-11. Complaints for change of name.
Sec. 52-12. Jurisdiction over the sale of certain real property. Protection of unrepresented interests. Orders and decrees to be recorded.
Sec. 52-13. Protection of unrepresented interests.
Sec. 52-14. Jurisdiction of cases brought prior to October 1, 1955.
Secs. 52-15 and 52-16. Naturalization of aliens. Disposal of fees.
Sec. 52-17.
Secs. 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.
Sec. 52-22. Courts may pass title to real property by decree.
Sec. 52-23. Order to guardian to convey ward's realty.
Sec. 52-24.
Secs. 52-25 to 52-28. Venue matters. Concurrent jurisdiction of Common Pleas and Superior
Courts.
Sec. 52-29. Superior Court may declare rights and legal relations.
Secs. 52-30 and 52-31.
Sec. 52-32. Transfer of causes brought to the wrong court.
Sec. 52-32a.
Secs. 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.
Sec. 52-36a. Claiming of cases to jury on consolidation of actions where not previously
claimed.
Secs. 52-37 and 52-37a. Transmission of files and papers; procedure. Consolidation of actions in Circuit Court and Common Pleas or Superior Court.
Sec. 52-38.
Secs. 52-39 to 52-41. Distinct claims; separate counts; jurisdiction. Several claims; jurisdiction of Common Pleas Court. Limited jurisdiction; judgment above limit.
Sec. 52-42.
Secs. 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.
(1949 Rev., S. 7738; P.A. 76-436, S. 583, 681; P.A. 82-160, S. 1.)
History: P.A. 76-436 replaced "All courts which are vested with jurisdiction both in law and in equity" with "The
superior court" and made other changes, reflecting transfer of all trial jurisdiction to superior court, effective July 1, 1978;
P.A. 82-160 replaced "suit" with "civil action" and rephrased the section.
Equity will not ordinarily interfere in matters of probate jurisdiction. 8 C. 280; 9 C. 182. Equity pleadings. 1 C. 168;
6 C. 207; 7 C. 500. Court may render such judgment, legal or equitable, as the case requires. 49 C. 447; 99 C. 216. Does
not enlarge equity powers of superior court on probate appeals. 53 C. 35. Two suits must not be brought where one is as
effectual. 59 C. 503. Deed may be reformed and damages awarded for breach of covenants contained in the deed as
reformed. 60 C. 170. "Court" means the tribunal itself as established to administer public justice, not the judge as opposed
to the jury. 68 C. 286. Equitable defenses are available on an appeal from a justice. 69 C. 30. The practice act has disregarded
the technical formalities of common-law pleading and has followed in the main the practice in equity. 72 C. 199; 81 C.
402. With the enactment of the practice act, pleading, as a system of technical form, substantially disappeared. 73 C. 5.
Equitable estoppel may be claimed in action at law; 66 C. 156; 77 C. 185; so equitable counterclaims. 81 C. 246. Equitable
principles prevail over rules of law. 78 C. 466; 82 C. 559; 87 C. 288. Includes writ of error. 83 C. 696. Trial by jury where
legal and equitable remedies both sought. 83 C. 112. Asking both legal and equitable relief. 68 C. 204; 72 C. 554; 77 C.
214; 80 C. 685; 83 C. 109; 85 C. 159; 100 C. 718. Policy of this statute. 75 C. 243. Party who fails as to claim for equitable
relief may pursue claim for damages. 90 C. 281. Application to suit for damages for fraudulent conveyance and also claim
for reconveyance in one complaint. 100 C. 717. Creates no new substantive rights; equitable defense must state good cause
of action under established equity rules. 103 C. 299. But no longer necessary in equitable action to allege no adequate
remedy at law. 105 C. 84. Where equities are strongly in favor of appellee, an error in procedure will not be ground for
granting a new trial unless an inflexible rule compels it. 109 C. 299. For more than a century jurisdiction in matters of
equity was retained and exercised by the general assembly. 3 Dal. 386; 23 C. 430. Our chancery practice differs from that
of England. 23 C. 555. Trial of issues of fact in equitable action by jury. 79 C. 262; 93 C. 118. Receiver may file cross
complaint against claimant; remedy at law to exclude equity jurisdiction must be as complete and beneficial as relief in
equity. 117 C. 445. Where court has jurisdiction over subject matter, fact that judgment granting equitable relief prayed
for might be erroneous does not deprive court of jurisdiction so as to make judgment void. 132 C. 128. Equity has full
jurisdiction of suit for an accounting and settlement of partnership affairs. 147 C. 160. One who institutes suit in equity
must be prepared to show prior or superior equity in himself to recover. 150 C. 693. Cited. 154 C. 228, 232. Cited. 165 C.
264, 269. See notes to sections 52-91 and 52-97. Cited. 209 C. 692, 697. Cited. 210 C. 401, 412, 413. Cited. Id., 697, 701.
Cited. 217 C. 57, 62. Cited. 225 C. 528, 530. Cited. 233 C. 701, 728. Cited. 239 C. 515.
Cited. 3 CA 317, 321.
Cited. 5 CS 32. Cited. 36 CS 47, 51. Cited. 42 CS 528, 530.
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(1949 Rev., S. 7565, 7579, 7580, 7739, 7940; 1953, S. 3094d, 3096d; June, 1955, S. 3096d, 3140d, 3141d; 1959, P.A.
28, S. 24, 30, 102, 204; February, 1965, P.A. 331, S. 29, 30; 388, S. 1; 1967, P.A. 304, S. 1; 1971, P.A. 870, S. 7, 15; P.A.
74-183, S. 5, 6, 9, 280, 291; P.A. 75-530, S. 1, 35; P.A. 76-436, S. 9, 242, 681; P.A. 77-253, S. 1, 2; 77-497, S. 4, 7; 77-
604, S. 61, 84.)
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(1949 Rev., S. 7743; June, 1955, S. 3143d; 1957, P.A. 64, S. 2; 446, S. 6, 7; P.A. 73-603, S. 1; P.A. 74-183, S. 207,
291; P.A. 75-578, S. 1, 18; P.A. 76-436, S. 177, 681.)
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(P.A. 75-578, S. 8; P.A. 76-436, S. 181, 681.)
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(1949 Rev., S. 7745; June, 1955, S. 3145d; February, 1965, P.A. 331, S. 31; P.A. 76-436, S. 177, 681.)
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(1949 Rev., S. 7756; P.A. 76-436, S. 176, 681; P.A. 78-33, S. 2; 78-280, S. 1, 127.)
History: P.A. 76-436 added reference to judicial districts, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 78-33 and P.A. 78-280 replaced
"county" with "judicial district" or deleted reference to counties as necessary to reflect transfer of jurisdiction from counties
to judicial districts.
See Sec. 45a-99 re concurrent jurisdiction of Probate Court in matters concerning change of name.
See Secs. 45a-736, 45a-737 re change of name of adopted persons.
See Sec. 46b-1(6) re jurisdiction of Superior Court concerning complaints for change of name.
See Sec. 46b-63 re jurisdiction of Superior Court to restore former wife's birth name or former name following decree
dissolving marriage.
If the applicant for a change of name resides in the county where the proceeding is brought, the fact that the applicant's
technical domicile may be in another state does not deprive the court of jurisdiction. 142 C. 309.
Cited. 17 CA 627−633.
Cited. 32 CS 1.
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(b) The court, if any of the parties whose interest may be affected is not represented
by counsel, or for other satisfactory reasons, may direct the state's attorney for the
judicial district in which the action is pending to appear, to investigate the allegations
of the complaint and to do all things necessary or advisable to protect all interests not
actually represented in court by counsel. The necessary expenses incurred under the
direction of the court by the state's attorney shall be taxed as a cost of the action, to be
paid by the parties as the court directs.
(c) All such orders and decrees shall be recorded in the land records of the town in
which any real property affected thereby is situated. A certificate signed by the town
clerk that the town record has been made shall be returned to the Superior Court and
become a part of the record in the action.
(1949 Rev., S. 7757; P.A. 82-160, S. 2.)
History: P.A. 82-160 replaced "land" with "real property", rephrased the section and added Subsecs. (b) and (c) which
were formerly Sec. 52-13.
Ancient judicial power of legislature. 3 Dal. 395; 23 C. 430. Power to direct sale of property devoted to charitable use.
5 Conn. 119; 85 C. 309.
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(1949 Rev., S. 7758; P.A. 78-280, S. 2, 127; P.A. 82-160, S. 259.)
See Sec. 52-12 re jurisdiction over the sale of certain real property and the protection of unrepresented interests.
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(1949 Rev., S. 7744; June, 1955, S. 3144d.)
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(1949 Rev., S. 7629, 7632−7634; 1963, P.A. 477; P.A. 82-160, S. 3; P.A. 85-140, S. 8.)
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(1949 Rev., S. 7749, 7750, 7753, 7754; 1959, P.A. 28, S. 104; 1971, P.A. 120; 246; 1972, P.A. 165, S. 21; June, 1972,
P.A. 1, S. 20; P.A. 74-183, S. 34, 39, 73, 291; P.A. 76-380, S. 11, 12; 76-436, S. 113, 681; P.A. 78-280, S. 2, 126, 127;
78-331, S. 54, 58; P.A. 82-248, S. 163.)
See Sec. 51-345 re venue in civil actions and return of civil process.
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(1949 Rev., S. 7759; P.A. 76-436, S. 111, 681; P.A. 82-160, S. 4.)
History: P.A. 76-436 applied provisions to superior court where previously applicable to any court, reflecting transfer
of all trial jurisdiction to superior court, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 82-160 replaced "estate" with "property" and rephrased
the section.
This method is more simple and direct than requiring the defendant to execute a deed. 22 C. 175. Title passes by the
decree only as of its date, and is not available at law against a prior legal title. 28 C. 597. When a court of equity is acting
in rem, it is not essential that the court have jurisdiction of the person of defendant. 139 C. 506. Used in conjunction with
section 46-22a of divorce statutes. 154 C. 107. Cited. 168 C. 579. Cited. 169 C. 85, 86. Cited. 170 C. 455, 459. Cited. 178
C. 308, 312, 315, 316.
Cited. 1 CA 256, 259. Cited. 2 CA 635, 636, 640, 643. Cited. 6 CA 301−306. Cited. 17 CA 431, 433. Cited. 23 CA
629, 635. Cited. 30 CA 305, 319.
Cited. 22 CS 149. Used in conjunction with section 46-22a. 29 CS 1, 3. Cited. 29 CS 462.
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(1949 Rev., S. 7760; P.A. 76-436, S. 112, 681; P.A. 82-160, S. 5.)
History: P.A. 76-436 applied provisions to superior court where previously applicable to any court, reflecting transfer
of all trial jurisdiction to superior court, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 82-160 replaced "estate" with "property" and rephrased
the section.
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(1949 Rev., S. 7724, 7741; June, 1955, S. 3142d; 1957, P.A. 603, S. 2, 3; 1963, P.A. 607; February, 1965, P.A. 331,
S. 32; 1971, P.A. 555, S. 1; P.A. 75-26, S. 1, 5−8; 75-578, S. 6, 7, 16, 18; P.A. 76-380, S. 3−9, 12; 76-436, S. 114, 157,
181, 385, 386, 664−666, 674, 681; P.A. 77-576, S. 11, 65; P.A. 78-280, S. 126, 127; 78-331, S. 54, 58.)
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(b) The judges of the Superior Court may make such orders and rules as they may
deem necessary or advisable to carry into effect the provisions of this section.
(1949 Rev., S. 7628; 1949, June, 1955, S. 3116d; P.A. 76-436, S. 388, 681; P.A. 82-160, S. 6.)
History: P.A. 76-436 removed court of common pleas from purview of section, reflecting transfer of all trial jurisdiction
to superior court, and specified that superior court judges rather than supreme court judges are empowered to make orders
and rules to carry out section provisions, effective July 1, 1978; P.A. 82-160 replaced "shall have power to" with "may"
and added Subsec. indicators.
If a declaratory judgment is desired, it should be specifically and precisely demanded in an appropriate prayer for relief.
107 C. 119. Court may render judgment determining rights which are contingent on happening of a future event, but court
not compelled to decide purely hypothetical claims; may refuse to hear case seeking declaration as to existence of fact
when, even if it is found to exist, rights of parties will still be uncertain. 114 C. 297. Cited. 117 C. 186. No allowance of
counsel fees in action for declaratory judgment construing will. Id., 496. May seek declaratory judgment as to exemption
from property taxation. 121 C. 475. Unless all persons interested in subject matter are made parties to action for declaratory
judgment, plaintiff should apply to court for order of reasonable notice to them. 123 C. 484. Court not required to answer
questions essentially academic. 129 C. 346. Action not one in equity; not necessary as a condition precedent that there be
no adequate remedy at law; declaratory judgment may be had to explain a judicial decree or judgment, may determine if
an issue was res judicata. 133 C. 403. Request for declaratory judgment misjoined to appeal from order of public utilities
commission. 132 C. 515. Action for declaratory judgment may be maintained to determine whether a restrictive covenant
as to engaging in business is legal and enforceable. 135 C. 195. Not an equitable action. Id., 294. There must appear a
sufficient practical need for determination of the matter, and that need must be determined in the light of the particular
circumstances involved in each case. 138 C. 172. A declaratory judgment ordinarily should not be rendered unless all
persons having an interest in the subject matter are parties to the action. Id., 205. Plaintiffs must be affected in a substantial
way. Right to maintain action goes to jurisdiction and may be raised at any time. Id., 263. Determination of right of teachers
to strike comes within statute. Id., 269. Courts may render declaratory judgments with respect to liability under the criminal
statutes. 142 C. 56. Academic questions or those affecting persons not parties to the action will not be answered. 145 C.
318. Declaratory judgment is in order when there is a sufficient practical need for the determination of the matter. 145 C.
570. Not proper procedure to question conduct of election for public office. 145 C. 648. Court may refuse to hear a request
for a declaratory judgment if necessary issues are determined in another proceeding. 146 C. 644. In an action for a declaratory
judgment, relief consequential to the determination of the legal rights involved may be sought and granted. 146 C. 720. A
demurrer to a complaint for a declaratory judgment is proper when the facts alleged do not bring the case within the scope
of the statute and rules relating to declaratory judgments. 147 C. 48. Request for advice re proper conduct of future
examinations for fire department posts held improper subject for a declaratory judgment. 147 C. 290. A prerequisite to an
action for a declaratory judgment is that there be a substantial question in dispute or an uncertainty of legal relations which
requires settlement between the parties. 147 C. 633. Declaratory judgment seeking an interpretation of an agreement made
in this state governing the rights and duties of an employer and his employees concerning an enterprise carried on in this
state, held properly before the court. 147 C. 608. When a demurrer to a complaint seeking a declaratory judgment can be
interposed. 148 C. 177. When the court is able to determine from the pleadings that a cause of action for a declaratory
judgment has not been stated, the court may render judgment on the pleadings. 148 C. 385. It is within the discretion of
the court to find that the parties should be left to seek redress by some other form of procedure and to refuse a declaratory
judgment on that ground. Id. To be entitled to a declaratory judgment plaintiff must have an interest, legal or equitable,
by reason of danger of loss or of uncertainty as to its rights or other jural relations. In order to attack the constitutionality
of regulations, plaintiff must demonstrate that it is adversely affected by them. 149 C. 712. Complaint must contain
allegations sufficient to show plaintiff is entitled to declaratory judgment sought. 149 C. 426. Procedure cannot be used
to cull out and adjudicate issue in pending action except under exceptional circumstances clearly alleged in complaint. Id.,
428, 429. A declaratory judgment will not be rendered where the court is of the opinion that the parties should be left to
seek redress by some other form of procedure. 150 C. 428. Action for declaratory judgment, in absence of exceptional
circumstances, not allowed where same question can be determined in a pending action. 151 C. 209. In the case of actions
praying for a declaratory judgment, since the remedy sought is prospective, the right to such relief is determined by the
situation which has developed at the time of the trial and not by that existing at the time the action was begun. 152 C. 323.
Declaratory judgment action is special statutory proceeding in which court is not limited by the issues joined or the claims
of counsel. 153 C. 248. Declaratory judgment will not be rendered upon the complaint of any person unless all persons
having an interest in the subject matter of the complaint are parties to the action or have been given reasonable notice
thereof. Id., 249. Where action is brought to determine insurance company's obligation to defend and pay judgment and
another adequate remedy exists, demurrer will be sustained. 153 C. 346. No declaratory judgment will be rendered until
all persons directly concerned in the event have been actually or constructively notified. 154 C. 74, 77. Where plaintiffs
seek an injunction and declaratory judgment against defendant for unauthorized purchase of land, the seller of the property
who holds notes and mortgage is necessary party defendant. Sec. 309 of rules of practice. 154 C. 504. Action dismissed
for lack of jurisdiction where all persons having an interest in deed restrictions were not made parties. 154 C. 705. Court
erred in refusing to render declaratory judgment where determination of questions was of considerable public importance.
155 C. 163. Cited. 157 C. 6. Declaratory judgment procedure must meet constitutional requirements of due process of law
and, in absence of legal notice to parties whose pension rights are directly affected, constitutionality of section 45-29c
would not be determined. Id., 150. Declaratory judgment in prior action between same parties was res judicata in present
action for damages under section 38-175. 158 C. 251. All parties affected must be included in action for declaratory
judgment. Id., 364. Cited. 165 C. 277, 283. Cited. 169 C. 267, 279. Cited. Id., 613, 616. Declaratory judgment procedure
is peculiarly well adapted to determination of constitutional rights, and the constitutionality of state legislative or executive
action; history, scope and purpose of section; suits against the state discussed. 172 C. 615, 622−628. This section does not
qualify as type of "separate statutory authorization" discussed in McDermott v. Commissioner of Children and Youth
Services. 173 C. 352, 358. Cited. 174 C. 176, 180. Cited. 183 C. 76, 80. Action for declaratory judgment under the statute
is more effective, convenient and complete than an appeal under Sec. 8-28 because latter would not have included the
town as a defendant. Id., 362, 364. Cited. 184 C. 30, 33. Cited. 185 C. 135, 140; Id., 445, 453. Cited. 188 C. 290, 295.
Cited. 192 C. 539, 543, 548. Cited. 194 C. 165, 171. Cited. 201 C. 89, 94. Cited. Id., 478, 479. Cited. 212 C. 311, 312.
Cited. 215 C. 224, 229. Cited. 218 C. 170, 173. Cited. 221 C. 46, 54. Cited. 224 C. 110, 115. Cited. 225 C. 528, 530. Cited.
230 C. 764, 765. Cited. 232 C. 27, 34.
Cited. 3 CA 118, 122. Cited. Id., 302, 304. Cited. 4 CA 137, 139. Cited. 11 CA 332, 338. Cited. 13 CA 282, 284, 287.
Cited. 21 CA 77, 82. Cited. 40 CA 75, 78. Cited. Id., 692, 695. Cited. 42 CA 13. Cited. Id., 363. Cited. Id., 712. Cited. 46
CA 187.
This section is remedial and it should be liberally construed. 9 CS 268. Action in the nature of declaratory judgment
not appropriate to try title to office. 13 CS 430. Action for a declaratory judgment is statutory, not equitable. 14 CS 508.
Prayer for declaratory judgment cognizable only in superior court. 16 CS 76. Cited. 18 CS 403; 23 CS 170; 23 CS 515;
25 CS 322. Action does not lie where court is of opinion parties should seek redress by some other form of procedure as
where questions of fact are presented which should be determined in another action. 22 CS 44. Action allowed in case
concerning claimed violation of restrictive covenant in deed. Statute is broader in scope than Uniform Act and statutes of
most other jurisdictions. Id., 84. Judicial intervention to determine administrative authority at the behest of one immediately
and truly injured by an administrative regulation may take place even before completion of the administrative process, if
the need of the person injured is sufficiently compelling. 23 CS 30. The jurisdiction of the superior court to determine the
question of unlawful exercise of authority by administrative agencies is independent of the jurisdiction conferred on it by
statutes creating a right of appeal. Id. A reservation or other restriction in a deed is the proper subject of an action for a
declaratory judgment. 23 CS 486. Connecticut courts do not have inherent power to render declaratory judgments. Circuit
court has no power to render declaratory judgments and claim for incidental damages and attorneys' fees does not change
essential nature of cause of action. 32 CS 539, 546, 553. Cited. 42 CS 562, 567, 568. Cited. 44 CS 592.
Circuit court has no power to render a declaratory judgment. 3 Conn. Cir. Ct. 517.
Subsec. (a):
Cited. 192 C. 704, 713. Cited. 209 C. 692, 698. Cited. 218 C. 335−337, 341, 344, 346. Cited. 222 C. 299, 308. Cited.
224 C. 110, 115.
Cited. 40 CA 75, 78. Cited. Id., 692, 695. Cited. 46 CA 187.
Subsec. (b):
Cited. 222 C. 299, 308.
Cited. 46 CA 187.
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(1949 Rev., S. 7792; February, 1965, P.A. 201; P.A. 76-436, S. 148, 681.)
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(1949, S. 3186d; 1955, S. 3187d; 1957, P.A. 61; 206, S. 1; 259; September, 1957, P.A. 16, S. 7; March, 1958, P.A. 27,
S. 70; 1963, P.A. 157; February, 1965, P.A. 331, S. 33, 34; 1969, P.A. 373, S. 1; 1972, P.A. 165, S. 22; 281, S. 28, 29;
P.A. 74-183, S. 76, 77, 291; P.A. 76-436, S. 114, 681; P.A. 82-160, S. 259.)
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(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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(1955, S. 3188d; 1959, P.A. 28, S. 39, 40; 1972, P.A. 165, S. 23; 281, S. 30; June, 1972, P.A. 1, S. 20; P.A. 74-183, S.
280, 291; P.A. 76-436, S. 119, 681.)
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(1949 Rev., S. 7761−7763; March, 1958, P.A. 27, S. 61; P.A. 76-436, S. 120, 121, 263, 584, 681.)
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