Connecticut General Statutes Title 10A. State System of Higher Education § 10a-109o. Jurisdiction of Superior Court. Performance of governmental function

(a) The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enter judgment against the university founded upon any express contract, including any indemnification provision thereof, between the university and the purchasers and subsequent owners and transferees of securities issued or contracted to be issued by the university, or between the university and any other parties to any financing documents entered into, pursuant to sections 10a-109a to 10a-109y, inclusive. Any action brought under this section shall be brought in the superior court for the judicial district of Hartford. The jurisdiction conferred upon the Superior Court by this section includes any set-off, claim or demand whatever on the part of the university against any plaintiff commencing an action under this section. Such action shall be tried to the court without a jury. All legal defenses except governmental immunity shall be reserved to the university. Any action brought under this section shall be privileged in respect to assignment for trial upon motion of either party.

(b) The carrying out by the university of the powers and duties conferred upon it by sections 10a-109a to 10a-109y, inclusive, shall be deemed to be the performance of an essential governmental function.Sections 10a-109a to 10a-109y, inclusive, shall in no way limit or restrict the power and authority of the state to borrow money for the benefit of the university.