Section 21-7.Presentation and Allowance of Claims; Presentation

Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026

In one sentenceWhen appointing a permanent receiver, the court must set a deadline for creditors to present claims against the estate and direct the receiver to notify all known creditors by mail that late claims will be barred.

Full Text of Section 21-7

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The court shall, in the judgment appointing a permanent receiver, limit a time for the presentation of claims against the estate and direct that the receiver forthwith give notice thereof, and that all claims not exhibited within said time will be barred, to all known creditors, by mailing a written or printed copy of such order. The court may provide for further notice if it deems the same advisable.

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Amendment History

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 492.)

Plain-English Summary

This rule requires the court, in the judgment appointing a permanent receiver, to set a time limit for presenting claims against the estate. The court must also direct the receiver to promptly notify all known creditors, by mailing a written or printed copy of the order, that any claim not presented within that time will be barred. The court may order further notice beyond mailing if it considers that advisable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who sets the deadline for filing claims against a receivership estate?

The court sets it in the same judgment that appoints the permanent receiver.

How are creditors notified of the claims deadline?

The receiver must mail a written or printed copy of the court’s order to all known creditors, and the court may require further notice as well.

What happens to a claim presented after the deadline?

The order the receiver mails out states that claims not presented within the set time will be barred.

Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 21-7). 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. · Official source

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