A quiet title action—also known as a trespass to try title action—is a lawsuit against a party who claims an interest in a piece of real property (land). In a quiet title action, the plaintiff seeks to establish the plaintiff’s title (ownership interest) in the land by forcing the adverse claimant (the defendant) to establish or prove an interest in the land or be forever estopped (precluded) from asserting an interest in the land.

The resolution of such a lawsuit is designed to settle or quiet a disputed claim to title or ownership of the land.

Laws regarding quiet title actions may vary from state to state and may be located in a state’s statutes or in its court opinions (common law or case law). The terms used for such a claim may also vary and in some states there may be a distinction between a quiet title claim and a trespass to try title claim—or a quiet title claim may be treated as an informal reference to a trespass to try title claim.

In Connecticut, a quiet title action is a legal proceeding used to resolve disputes over the ownership of real property. This type of lawsuit allows a person claiming rightful ownership (the plaintiff) to seek a court judgment affirming their title to the property, thereby 'quieting' any challenges or claims to the title by others (the defendants). The goal is to eliminate any doubts or disputes regarding the ownership of the land, and to prevent future claims against it. Connecticut's statutes provide the framework for these actions, which must be filed in the Superior Court for the judicial district where the property is located. The process involves filing a complaint, serving it upon the adverse claimants, and following the procedures for civil litigation. If the plaintiff is successful, the court will issue a judgment that clarifies and establishes the plaintiff's title to the property, effectively barring the defendants from asserting any further claims to the property. It's important to note that the specifics of the process and the relief available can vary, and an attorney can provide guidance tailored to the individual case.