A request for a special finding of facts under General Statutes § 52-226 shall be by written motion filed within fourteen days after the entry of judgment.
Section 17-7.Special Finding; Request
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceRequires a party who wants a special finding of facts to ask for it by written motion filed within fourteen days after the court enters judgment.
Full Text of Section 17-7
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 332.) (Amended June 20, 2011, to take effect Jan. 1, 2012.)
Plain-English Summary
A special finding of facts under General Statutes § 52-226 does not happen automatically. A party who wants one must file a written motion asking for it, and that motion must be filed within fourteen days after the entry of judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to request a special finding of facts in Connecticut?
Fourteen days after the entry of judgment. The request must be a written motion.
Does the court issue a special finding on its own?
No. Section 17-7 requires a written motion from a party; the court does not generate a special finding without a request.
What statute governs special findings of fact in Connecticut?
General Statutes § 52-226, which Section 17-7 implements by setting the filing deadline and requiring a written motion.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 17-7). 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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