A party seeking equitable relief shall specifically demand it as such, unless the nature of the demand itself indicates that the relief sought is equitable relief.
Section 10-27.Claim for Equitable Relief
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceA party who wants equitable relief must say so specifically in the demand for relief, unless the nature of the demand itself already makes clear that equitable relief is what is being sought.
Full Text of Section 10-27
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 139.)
Plain-English Summary
This section tells a party seeking equitable relief to demand it specifically. A complaint cannot leave a reader guessing whether the plaintiff wants equitable relief — the demand for relief should say so.
There is one exception: if the nature of the demand itself shows that the relief sought is equitable, a specific label is not required. In that situation, the substance of what is being asked for already communicates that the relief is equitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to use the words "equitable relief" in my complaint?
Generally yes — the rule calls for specifically demanding equitable relief as such, unless the nature of the demand already indicates that the relief sought is equitable.
What happens if the demand doesn’t specify equitable relief but clearly seeks it?
The rule excuses a specific demand when the nature of the demand itself indicates that equitable relief is what is being sought.
Is this rule only about the demand for relief section of a complaint?
Yes, it addresses how a party states its demand for relief when equitable relief is what the party wants.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 10-27). Prescribed by the Judges of the Superior Court of Connecticut (Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 51-14). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 9, 2026. ·
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