Whenever a motion to strike is filed and more than one ground of decision is set up therein, the judicial authority, in rendering the decision thereon, shall specify in writing the grounds upon which that decision is based.
Section 10-43.—When Memorandum of Decision Required on Motion To Strike
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceWhen a motion to strike raises more than one ground, the judge must state in writing which ground or grounds the ruling rests on.
Full Text of Section 10-43
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 156.)
Plain-English Summary
This section applies when a party files a motion to strike that lists more than one ground for striking a pleading. It requires the judicial authority to put its decision in writing and specify exactly which of the grounds it relied on in reaching that decision.
The rule does not change what a motion to strike can challenge. It only makes sure that when several grounds are argued at once, the record shows which one (or ones) decided the outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this rule apply to every motion to strike?
No. It applies only when a motion to strike sets up more than one ground of decision; the judicial authority must then specify in writing which grounds the ruling is based on.
Why does it matter which ground the court relied on?
The text requires a written statement of the grounds so the basis for the ruling is clear on the record, rather than left to guesswork when multiple arguments were raised.
What happens if the judge does not specify the grounds?
The rule itself does not state a remedy for noncompliance; it sets the requirement that the grounds be specified in writing when a motion raises more than one.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 10-43). 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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