Connecticut General Statutes/Title 52/Chapter 899/Section 52-178a

CGS § 52-178a. Physical examination of plaintiff, when.

In any action to recover damages for personal injuries, the court or judge may order the plaintiff to submit to a physical examination by one or more physicians or surgeons. No party may be compelled to undergo a physical examination by any physician to whom he objects in writing submitted to the court or judge.

Short History

(February, 1965, P.A. 477; P.A. 82-160, S. 83.)

Long History

History: P.A. 82-160 rephrased the section.

Citations

Cited. 211 C. 555.

History discussed; this section is an extension of Sec. 52-178 providing that an adverse party must testify; discussion of legislative intent; it is within the discretion of the court to decide whether plaintiff's objection to the examination is reasonable and to order said examination if plaintiff does not sustain his burden of proof. 26 CS 338. Plaintiff's objection to particular doctor was sustained where it appeared on oral argument he would have accepted examination by others. 28 CS 11. Cited. 40 CS 265. Legislative history analyzed; second sentence provides that right of a party to object to a physician is unconditional. 46 CS 301.

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