In every writ of error there must be a special assignment of errors, in which the precise matters of error in the proceedings in the Superior Court relied upon as grounds of relief must be set forth. No others will be heard or considered by the judicial authority.
Section 23-50.Writs of Error
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceA writ of error must include a special assignment of errors that precisely identifies each Superior Court mistake the party relies on for relief, and the judicial authority will not hear or consider any error left out.
Full Text of Section 23-50
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 546.)
Plain-English Summary
A writ of error is Connecticut's procedure for challenging errors made in the Superior Court. This section requires every writ of error to include a special assignment of errors setting out, with precision, the specific mistakes in the Superior Court proceedings that the party relies on as grounds for relief. The rule is strict about scope: the judicial authority will not hear or consider any claimed error that was not set forth in that assignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a special assignment of errors?
It is the part of a writ of error that precisely sets forth each specific mistake in the Superior Court proceedings the party is relying on for relief.
Can I raise an error I did not include in my writ of error?
No. Section 23-50 states that the judicial authority will not hear or consider errors that were not set forth in the special assignment of errors.
How precise does the assignment of errors need to be?
The rule requires the precise matters of error to be set forth, meaning general or vague claims are not enough to preserve an issue for consideration.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 23-50). 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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