Initial Civil Appeals: Connecticut | Practical Law

Initial Civil Appeals: Connecticut | Practical Law

A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Connecticut. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).

Initial Civil Appeals: Connecticut

Practical Law State Q&A 4-578-1646 (Approx. 13 pages)

Initial Civil Appeals: Connecticut

by Paul D. Williams, Day Pitney LLP, with Practical Law Litigation
Law stated as of 25 Jul 2022 • Connecticut, United States
A Q&A guide to appealing from a trial court of general jurisdiction in Connecticut. This Q&A addresses starting an appeal (as of right or by permission), obtaining a stay pending appeal, completing preliminary requirements (like mediation), submitting a factual record or appendix, briefing the appeal, arguing the appeal, and requesting rehearing. Answers to questions can be compared across a number of jurisdictions (see Initial Civil Appeals: State Q&A Tool).
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many court rules and procedures may be suspended or modified on a statewide or court-by-court basis. For the latest developments in this jurisdiction, see Governor Lamont's Executive Orders and COVID-19 Information from the Connecticut Judicial Branch.