Black v. Hamann, No. Cv 98-0412165 S (Feb. 17, 1999)

[EDITOR'S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.]

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION RE: PLAINTIFF'S OBJECTION TO DEFENDANT'S NOTICE OF CLAIM FOR TRIAL DE NOVO

This case requires the court to interpret the meaning of the word "appear" in connection with the requirement, contained within General Statutes Section 52-549z(c), as amended by Public CT Page 2145 Act 97-24, that only a party "who did not fail to appear at a hearing" may demand a trial de novo following a court mandated arbitration.

The facts of the matter are not in dispute: The plaintiffs seek damages arising out of an…