Connecticut Superior Court January 15, 1787 (Dorr v. Chapman)

Mr. Eoot and Mr. Parsons, in support of tbe motion, said — That anciently, no new trial was allowed in this state, but by petition to tbe legislature. This practice was found inconvenient, and a statute was passed, enacting, “ That tbe Superior and County Courts in this state, shall and may, from time to time, as occasion shall require, and as by them shall be adjudged reasonable and proper,