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General Statutes of Connecticut
Title 52 - CIVIL ACTIONS
Chapter 901 - DAMAGES, COSTS AND FEES
Section 52-240a - Award of attorney's fees in product liability action

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-240a

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Current through legislation from 2024 effective through May 9, 2024.
Section 52-240a - Award of attorney's fees in product liability action

If the court determines that the claim or defense is frivolous, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in a products liability action.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-240a

(P.A. 79-483, S. 7.)

Cited. 187 Conn. 363; 210 Conn. 189; 239 C. 284; 240 Conn. 58. "Prevailing party" defined; section permits attorneys' fees to be awarded following acceptance of an offer of judgment under Sec. 52-194. 258 Conn. 299. Cited. 16 Conn.App. 558. Cited. 39 CS 132.