(a) A party may file objections to the acceptance of a finding of facts on the ground that conclusions of fact stated in it were not properly reached on the basis of the subordinate facts found, or that the fact finder erred in rulings on evidence or in other rulings, or that there are other reasons why the finding of facts should not be accepted.
Section 23-57.—Objections to Acceptance of Finding of Facts
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceThis section lets a party object to a fact finder's findings within fourteen days on grounds like unsupported conclusions or evidentiary errors, before the court decides whether to accept them.
Full Text of Section 23-57
(b) Objections must be filed within fourteen days after the filing of the finding of facts.
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 546H.)
Plain-English Summary
A party may object to a fact finder's findings of facts on several grounds: that the stated conclusions weren't properly reached from the subordinate facts found, that the fact finder erred in evidentiary or other rulings, or for other reasons the findings shouldn't be accepted. Objections must be filed within fourteen days after the finding of facts is filed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to object to a fact finder's findings?
Objections must be filed within fourteen days after the finding of facts is filed with the court.
On what grounds can I object to a finding of facts?
You can object if the conclusions weren't properly reached from the subordinate facts found, if the fact finder erred in rulings on evidence or other rulings, or for other reasons the findings shouldn't be accepted.
What happens after I file an objection?
This section governs only the filing of objections; Section 23-58 covers what the judicial authority does after reviewing them.
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official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 23-57). 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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