Ely v. Patel, No. Cvh 6712 (Jul. 5, 2001)

This is an action claiming unlawful entry and detainer and seeks relief pursuant to § 47a-43 et seq. of the General Statutes. The proceeding before me sought injunctive relief in the form of writ of restitution to the premises. The defendant tacitly agreed that there was a lockout, but asserted at the hearing on July 3, 2001, that the plaintiff was a transient guest at a motel and that the entry and detainer statute did not therefore apply, pursuant to § 47a-2 (a)(4) of the General Statutes.

The evidence elicited at the hearing on July 3 was largely undisputed. The plaintiff and one Charles…