Contract Actions To Pay a Defi-

nite Sum where There Is a Default for Failure To Appear; Limitations Sections 17-24 through 17-27 shall not be appli- cable to: (1) any action wherein any defendant against whom judgment is sought is in the military or naval service of the United States when judg- ment is rendered; or (2) any action brought under the small claims rules. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 356.)