Henry Knox Sherrill Corporation v. Randall

On October 8, 1975, the trial court sustained the defendant’s plea in abatement. On October 17, 1975, the plaintiff appealed from the judgment entered on October 8, 1975, upon the sustaining of the plea in abatement. On October 24, 1975, the defendant filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiff’s appeal on the ground that the plaintiff’s appeal was not taken within five days as required by § 52-542 of the General Statutes.

The sole issue presented is whether the plaintiff (landlord) was required to appeal within five days after judgment as specified in § 52-542 or within fourteen days after entry…