The judgment sought shall be rendered forthwith if the pleadings, affidavits and any other proof submitted show that there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and that the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Section 17-49.—Judgment
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis rule states the core standard for summary judgment in Connecticut: judgment must be rendered forthwith when the pleadings, affidavits, and other proof show no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
Full Text of Section 17-49
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 384.)
Plain-English Summary
Section 17-49 states the standard the judicial authority applies in deciding a summary judgment motion. Judgment is to be rendered forthwith — without further delay — if the pleadings, affidavits, and any other proof submitted show two things: there is no genuine issue as to any material fact, and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
This is the standard that governs every summary judgment motion filed under Sections 17-44 through 17-50. The court looks at the full record submitted — not just the pleadings alone — including any affidavits and other proof the parties have filed under Sections 17-45 and 17-46, to decide whether both parts of the standard are met.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the standard for summary judgment in Connecticut?
Judgment shall be rendered forthwith if the pleadings, affidavits, and any other proof submitted show there is no genuine issue as to any material fact and the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.
What does the court look at when deciding a summary judgment motion?
The pleadings, affidavits, and any other proof submitted by the parties.
Does the rule require both no genuine issue of fact and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law?
Yes, both elements must be shown before the judicial authority renders judgment under this section.
What does forthwith mean in this rule?
The text directs that the judgment sought be rendered forthwith once the standard is met, meaning without further delay once the record establishes no genuine issue of material fact and entitlement to judgment as a matter of law.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 17-49). 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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