Costs taxed on any interlocutory proceedings must be paid before any further pleading may be filed or other step taken in the cause by the party against whom they were awarded, unless the judicial authority specially directs otherwise or the written consent of the adverse party is given.
Section 18-7.Costs on Interlocutory Proceedings
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceCosts taxed on interlocutory proceedings must be paid by the losing party before that party can file another pleading or take any further step in the case, unless the court directs otherwise or the other side consents in writing.
Full Text of Section 18-7
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 414.)
Plain-English Summary
When the court taxes costs on an interlocutory proceeding — a proceeding that happens along the way rather than at the end of the case — the party against whom those costs were awarded must pay them first. Only after payment can that party file another pleading or take any further step in the case. There are two ways around this requirement: the judicial authority can specially direct otherwise, or the adverse party can give written consent allowing the case to move forward without payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if a party doesn't pay costs from an interlocutory proceeding?
That party cannot file any further pleading or take any other step in the case until the costs are paid, unless the court directs otherwise or the other party consents in writing.
Can a court excuse a party from paying interlocutory costs before proceeding?
Yes. The judicial authority may specially direct otherwise, allowing the case to proceed despite unpaid costs.
Can the opposing party waive the payment requirement?
Yes. If the adverse party gives written consent, the party owing costs can take further steps in the case without paying first.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 18-7). 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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