Connecticut General Statutes/Title 52/Chapter 901/Section 52-240a

CGS § 52-240a. Award of attorney's fees in product liability action.

If the court determines that the claim or defense is frivolous, the court may award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in a products liability action.

Short History

(P.A. 79-483, S. 7.)

Citations

Cited. 187 C. 363; 210 C. 189; 239 C. 284; 240 C. 58. “Prevailing party” defined; section permits attorneys' fees to be awarded following acceptance of an offer of judgment under Sec. 52-194. 258 C. 299.

Cited. 16 CA 558.

Cited. 39 CS 132.

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