Part 10 · Pleadings

Rule 10-53. Pleading Contributory Negligence

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

If contributory negligence is relied upon as a defense, it shall be affirmatively pleaded by the defendant and the defendant shall specify the negligent acts or omissions on which the defendant relies. (See General Statutes § 52-114 and annotations.)

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 167.)