Connecticut General Statutes 52-244 – When plaintiff not to recover costs
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Costs shall not be recovered by the plaintiff in any case in which he has begun an action with counts in fraud only and afterwards amends his complaint by substituting or adding counts in contract. In such case the defendant shall recover his taxable costs, and the court may, in its discretion, tax double costs in favor of the defendant.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 52-244
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.