Pollack v. Ro-An of New England, Inc.

The plaintiffs brought an action in summary process against the defendant. Judgment for possession having been entered for the plaintiffs, the defendant appealed. On November 28, 1961, a document purporting to be a bond with surety to answer for all rents that may accrue pending the appeal was filed. The purported bond was executed by one Harry Lolas, as principal, a stranger to the action.

Section 52-542 of the General Statutes provides: "When any appeal is taken by the defendant in an action of summary process, he shall give a sufficient bond with surety to the adverse party . . . ." The…