A notice of every nonsuit for failure to enter an appearance or judgment after default for failure to enter an appearance, which notice includes the terms of the judgment, shall be sent by mail or electronic delivery within ten days of the entry of judgment by counsel of the prevailing party to the party against whom it is directed and a copy of such notice shall be filed with the clerk’s office. Proof of service shall be in accordance with Section 10-14.
Section 17-22.Notice of Judgments of Nonsuit and Default for Failure To Enter an Appearance
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule requires the prevailing party's counsel to mail or electronically deliver notice of a nonsuit or default entered for failure to enter an appearance, including the judgment terms, within ten days and to file a copy with the clerk.
Full Text of Section 17-22
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 354.) (Amended June 20, 2011, to take effect Jan. 1, 2012.)
Plain-English Summary
Section 17-22 requires that notice of every nonsuit for failure to enter an appearance, and every judgment after default for failure to enter an appearance, be sent by mail or electronic delivery within ten days of the entry of judgment. Counsel for the prevailing party sends the notice, which must include the terms of the judgment, to the party against whom the judgment was entered. A copy of the notice must also be filed with the clerk’s office, and proof of service follows the requirements of Section 10-14.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to send notice of a default or nonsuit for failure to appear?
Counsel for the prevailing party must send the notice, by mail or electronic delivery, within ten days of the entry of judgment.
What must the notice include?
The notice must include the terms of the judgment entered against the party who failed to appear.
Does the notice also need to be filed with the court?
Yes. A copy of the notice must be filed with the clerk’s office, and proof of service must be made in accordance with Section 10-14.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 17-22). 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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