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CT HB06479

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/21/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum amount of money damages in small claims actions from five thousand dollars to ten thousand dollars
  • Applies to all actions except libel and slander cases in small claims sessions
  • Maintains exception allowing tenants to recover security deposit damages exceeding the jurisdictional limit if authorized by rental agreement or state statute
  • Changes reference language from "by" to "in" section 52-259 regarding fees for transferring small claims matters to regular docket
  • Effective date: October 1, 2013

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Maximum Amount Of Money Damages In A Small Claims Action.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/13

3/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/21/2013

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