Connecticut StatutesSec. 52-440. When state or town may maintain suit. Sec. 52-440. When state or town may maintain suit. Section 52-440 is repealed. (1949 Rev., S. 8182; 1957, P.A. 462, S. 3; February, 1965, P.A. 406, S. 8.) See Sec. 46b-162 for successor provisions.