Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-44: (Formerly Sec. 52-463). Judge to try issue unless jury moved for and bond posted.

The issue joined on a complaint brought under section 47a-43 shall be tried by the judge, unless one of the parties, before the issue is joined, moves for a jury and gives bond with sufficient surety to the adverse party to answer all damages in case he fails to make his plea good.