Henry Knox Sherrill Corp. v. Randall

This is a summary process action in which the plaintiff seeks to recover possession of the premises occupied by the defendant on the ground of nonpayment of rent. The defendant was served with a notice to quit on July 18, 1975, and this action was commenced by a writ issued on July 28, 1975. The defendant entered a special appearance and filed a plea in abatement, which alleges that this court is without jurisdiction because the plaintiff did not constitutionally terminate the defendant’s tenancy prior to commencing this action, as required by General Statutes $ 52-532. The defendant argues…