Loading chat...

CT HB05381

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2010

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

Click for details

Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Modifies Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-249(a) to clarify that plaintiffs obtaining a judgment of foreclosure shall be allowed costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

  • Removes the requirement that costs and attorney's fees only be recoverable when there has been a hearing on the form of judgment or limitation of time for redemption.

  • Extends the same costs and reasonable attorney's fees provision to plaintiffs who prevail in actions upon a bond substituted for a mechanic's lien.

  • Repeals Section 52-249a of the general statutes.

  • Effective date: October 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Costs And Attorney's Fees In An Action Of Foreclosure Or Upon A Bond Substituted For A Mechanic's Lien.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/26

3/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2010

Full Bill Text

No bill text available