Connecticut General Statutes Title 3. State Elective Officers § 3-21a. Jurisdiction of Superior Court in actions re bonds and notes. Defenses reserved to the state

The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction to enter judgment against the state founded (1) upon any express contract between the state and the purchasers and subsequent owners and transferees of bonds and notes issued or contracted to be issued by the state, (2) between the state and any other parties to any agreement entered into prior to May 27, 1998, pursuant to section 3-20a, section 31-264b or any agreement entered into in connection with special tax obligation bonds or notes issued under chapter 243,  1 or (3) upon any agreement entered into pursuant to said section 3-20a. 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 state 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 state. Any action brought under this section shall be privileged in respect to assignment for trial upon motion of either party.