Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-26i
Motion to open or set aside judgment or to extend final stay of execution.
Operative Text
If a motion to open or set aside, or to extend a final stay of execution of, a summary process judgment is filed with the court, the court shall, not later than the first court day after the filing of such motion, conduct an ex parte review of the motion and grant the motion, deny the motion or schedule a hearing on the motion as the court deems warranted under the circumstances.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-26i, when a party files a motion to open or set aside a summary process (eviction) judgment, or to extend a final stay of execution, the court is required to act quickly — reviewing the motion on its own, without a full hearing, no later than the first court day after it is filed. Based on that review, the judge may grant the motion outright, deny it, or schedule a hearing. This provision ensures that such motions receive prompt judicial attention rather than sitting unaddressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-26i establishes a tight timeline for courts to respond to post-judgment motions in summary process cases, meaning a landlord who has obtained an eviction judgment may see that judgment affected very quickly after a tenant files such a motion. Compliant property managers typically monitor court dockets closely after a judgment is entered so they are aware of any motions filed and any resulting court orders. Staying informed about court activity in the days immediately following a judgment helps operators respond appropriately to any changes in the case's status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-26i gives tenants a procedural avenue to ask the court to reconsider or delay enforcement of a summary process judgment by filing a motion to open, set aside, or extend a final stay of execution. Once such a motion is filed, the court must conduct an expedited review — no later than the next court day — and decide whether to grant relief, deny it, or hold a hearing. Tenants who believe they have grounds for such a motion may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what arguments courts generally consider under this provision.
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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