Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-26g
Appeal.
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Appeal shall be allowed from any judgment rendered in any summary process action in the manner provided in sections 47a-35 to 47a-35b, inclusive, and sections 51-197c to 51-197f, inclusive.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-26g, any party to a summary process (eviction) action in Connecticut has the right to appeal a judgment entered against them. The appeal must follow the procedures set out in the cross-referenced statutes, specifically §§ 47a-35 to 47a-35b and §§ 51-197c to 51-197f. This provision ensures that neither landlords nor tenants are left without a judicial remedy if they believe a lower court's eviction ruling was in error.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-26g confirms that appeals from summary process judgments run in both directions, meaning a tenant can appeal a judgment in a landlord's favor just as a landlord can appeal an unfavorable ruling. Operators who obtain or lose a summary process judgment should be aware that the opposing party retains the right to seek appellate review under the procedures in §§ 47a-35 to 47a-35b. Compliant property managers typically account for the possibility of an appeal when planning next steps after a court judgment, including any timelines related to possession of the unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-26g preserves a tenant's right to appeal any judgment entered in a summary process (eviction) case, provided the appeal follows the procedural rules found in §§ 47a-35 to 47a-35b and §§ 51-197c to 51-197f. Those cross-referenced statutes govern important details such as filing deadlines and any bond or stay requirements that may apply while an appeal is pending. Tenants who receive an adverse judgment may wish to review those procedural rules carefully and consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on the appellate process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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