Any motion to cite in or admit new parties must comply with Section 11-1 and state briefly the grounds upon which it is made.
Section 9-22.—Motion To Cite in New Parties
Current through August 12, 2025 (2026 Practice Book edition) · Last verified July 9, 2026
In one sentenceAny motion asking a Connecticut court to cite in or admit new parties must follow the general motion requirements of Section 11-1 and briefly state the grounds for the request.
Full Text of Section 9-22
Amendment History
(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 103.)
Plain-English Summary
Section 9-22 sets the basic procedural requirements for a motion to cite in or admit new parties to a case. The motion must comply with Section 11-1, and it must state briefly the grounds on which it is made — that is, the reasons the moving party believes the new party should be added.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must a motion to cite in a new party include in Connecticut?
It must comply with Section 11-1 and briefly state the grounds on which the motion is made.
Does a motion to add a party need to explain why?
Yes, Section 9-22 requires the motion to briefly state the grounds upon which it is made.
Which other rule governs the form of a motion to cite in a party?
Section 9-22 requires compliance with Section 11-1, which sets the general requirements for motions.
Source & verification. The section text is reproduced verbatim from the
official Connecticut Practice Book (Conn. Practice Book § 9-22). 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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