Connecticut § 52-245 - False statement concerning defense. Costs.
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§ 52-245. False statement concerning defense. Costs.
Sec. 52-245. False statement concerning defense. Costs. In any case in which an affidavit has been filed by the defendant, or a statement that he has a bona fide defense has been made to the court by his attorney, and the plaintiff recovers judgment, if the court is of the opinion that such affidavit was filed or statement made without just cause or for the purpose of delay, it may allow to the plaintiff, at its discretion, double costs, together with a reasonable counsel fee to be taxed by the court.
(1949 Rev., S. 7990.)
Cited. 186 C. 673.
Cited. 4 CA 669.
Award of double costs and counsel fee under section is in trial court's discretion and its decision will not be disturbed on appeal. 5 Conn. Cir. Ct. 150.
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Section 52-245 ("False statement concerning defense. Costs.") is part of the Connecticut General Statutes, the codified statutory law of Connecticut. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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