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INSTRUCTIONS: CONNECTICUT MOTION FOR DEFAULT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR, JUDGMENT AND ORDER FOR WEEKLY PAYMENTS (Form JD-CV-49)

In a Connecticut case where the debtor has failed to file an appearance within two days of the return date, a form JD-CV-49 is filed to request a motion for default and an order for weekly payments. This document can be obtained from the website of the Connecticut Judicial Branch.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 1: Enter the return date and the docket number at the top right-hand corner.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 2: Indicate with a check mark whether the case is being processed by a judicial district court, a housing session court, or a geographical area court. If the latter, give its number. Enter the address of the court.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 3: Enter the name of the case.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 4: Enter the name of all defendants against whom the motion is being filed.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 5: In the next section, indicate whether you are seeking nominal or reasonable weekly payments. If the latter, enter the amount of weekly payment you wish to be ordered.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 6: Enter the name and address of the person completing this form, who should also provide their signature, indicate whether they are the plaintiff or their attorney with a check mark, and provide the date.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 6: The next section requires you to state whether you are unaware of the defendant's military service or if you are aware for a fact they are not in the military.

Connecticut Motion For Default For Failure To Appear, Judgment And Order For Weekly Payments JD-CV-49 Step 7: In the bottom left-hand corner, enter your debts for each category listed. Complete the section on the right when all defendants have been served with a copy of this form.