New Hampshire Statutes

TITLE LV — PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES (Includes Chapters 534 - 546-B)

CHAPTER 534 — HABEAS CORPUS
- Section 534:1 Right.
- Section 534:10 How Returnable.
- Section 534:11 When Issued by Justice.
- Section 534:12 Mode of Return.
- Section 534:13 Security; Expenses.
- Section 534:14 Service.
- Section 534:15 Return of Service.
- Section 534:16 Return of Writ.
- Section 534:17 Time.
- Section 534:18 Place.
- Section 534:19 Adjourning to Court.
- Section 534:2 Limitation on.
- Section 534:20 Orders.
- Section 534:21 Hearing.
- Section 534:22 Judgment.
- Section 534:23 Bail, Crimes.
- Section 534:24 Bail, Civil Actions.
- Section 534:25 Contempt.
- Section 534:26 Copy of Process.
- Section 534:27 Disobeying Writ.
- Section 534:28 False Return.
- Section 534:29 Enforcement.
- Section 534:3 Application.
- Section 534:30 Reimprisonment.
- Section 534:31 Limitation of Actions and Prosecutions.
- Section 534:32 Survival of Right of Action.
- Section 534:4 Form.
- Section 534:5 Denial.
- Section 534:6 Excessive Bail.
- Section 534:7 Copy of Precept.
- Section 534:8 Writ.
- Section 534:9 Attestation.
CHAPTER 535 — FORFEITURE OF GRANTS
- Section 535:1 Definition, Grant.
- Section 535:10 Equitable Relief.
- Section 535:11 Costs to be Paid by Grantee.
- Section 535:12 Forfeiture.
- Section 535:13 Notice to Legislature.
- Section 535:14 Improvements.
- Section 535:15 Procedure.
- Section 535:16 Decree.
- Section 535:17 Alternative Decree.
- Section 535:18 Scire Facias.
- Section 535:19 Costs.
- Section 535:2 Definition, Grantee.
- Section 535:20 Effect.
- Section 535:3 Cause for Forfeiture.
- Section 535:4 Information; Petition.
- Section 535:5 Bond.
- Section 535:6 Venue.
- Section 535:7 Service of Petition or Information.
- Section 535:8 Default.
- Section 535:9 Several Defendants.
CHAPTER 536 — REPLEVIN [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 536-A — REPLEVIN
- Section 536-A:1 Personal Property.
- Section 536-A:10 Property Within a Building.
- Section 536-A:11 Service.
- Section 536-A:12 Ex Parte Issuance of Writ.
- Section 536-A:13 Shortened Hearing.
- Section 536-A:14 Retention of Property Upon Filing Security.
- Section 536-A:15 Officer Exempt From Liability.
- Section 536-A:16 Delivery of Possession.
- Section 536-A:17 Return.
- Section 536-A:18 Judgment for Defendant.
- Section 536-A:19 Contempt.
- Section 536-A:2 Complaint.
- Section 536-A:3 Preliminary Notice to Show Cause.
- Section 536-A:4 Temporary Restraining Order.
- Section 536-A:5 Show Cause Hearing.
- Section 536-A:6 Entry of Private Premises.
- Section 536-A:7 Security.
- Section 536-A:8 Writ Content.
- Section 536-A:9 Powers of Officer.
CHAPTER 537 — ACTION OF DOWER [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 538 — PARTITION OF REAL ESTATE [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 539 — WILFUL TRESPASS
- Section 539:3 Damages to Fences; Penalty.
- Section 539:3-a Civil Penalty.
- Section 539:4 Stone, Etc.
- Section 539:5 State Lands.
- Section 539:6 No Right Acquired by Adverse Possession of State Lands.
- Section 539:7 Theft of Utility Services.
- Section 539:8 Limitation of Actions.
- Section 539:9 Agricultural Vandalism; Penalties.
CHAPTER 540 — ACTIONS AGAINST TENANTS
- Section 540:1 Tenancies, Nature of.
- Section 540:1-a Definitions.
- Section 540:10 Holding Over.
- Section 540:11 Termination by Lessee.
- Section 540:11-a Termination by Members of the Armed Services.
- Section 540:12 Possessory Action.
- Section 540:13 Writ; Service; Discovery; Record; Default.
- Section 540:13-a Defense to Retaliation.
- Section 540:13-b Evidence of Intent to Retaliate.
- Section 540:13-c Discretionary Stay Dependent on Payment of Rent.
- Section 540:13-d Defenses to Violations of Fitness.
- Section 540:14 Judgment.
- Section 540:15 Neglect to Enter, etc.
- Section 540:16 General Issue.
- Section 540:16-a Hearsay Exception.
- Section 540:17 Plea of Title, Recognizance.
- Section 540:18 Effect of Plea, etc.
- Section 540:19 Neglect to Recognize.
- Section 540:2 Termination of Tenancy.
- Section 540:20 Appeal.
- Section 540:21 Procedure on.
- Section 540:22 Neglect to Enter Appeal.
- Section 540:23 Plaintiff's Damages.
- Section 540:24 Recognizance, by Plaintiff.
- Section 540:25 Recognizance, by Defendant.
- Section 540:26 Other Remedies.
- Section 540:27 Landlord's Grantee.
- Section 540:28 Lease Provisions.
- Section 540:29 Conflict of Laws.
- Section 540:3 Eviction Notice.
- Section 540:4 Demand.
- Section 540:5 Service of Demand and Eviction Notice.
- Section 540:6 Violation of Lease.
- Section 540:7 Demand of Rent.
- Section 540:8 Time of.
- Section 540:9 Payment After Notice.
- Section 540:9-a Payment by Voucher and Application of Rents Paid by a Municipality.
CHAPTER 540-A — PROHIBITED PRACTICES AND SECURITY DEPOSITS
- Section 540-A:1 Definitions.
- Section 540-A:2 General Prohibition.
- Section 540-A:3 Certain Specific Acts Prohibited.
- Section 540-A:4 Remedies.
- Section 540-A:5 Definitions.
- Section 540-A:6 Procedure.
- Section 540-A:7 Return of Security Deposit.
- Section 540-A:8 Remedies.
CHAPTER 540-B — RENTAL OF SHARED FACILITIES
- Section 540-B:1 Definition; Shared Facility.
- Section 540-B:10 Security Deposit.
- Section 540-B:2 Nature of Tenancy.
- Section 540-B:3 Termination of Tenancy; Notice of Termination.
- Section 540-B:4 Termination by Occupant.
- Section 540-B:5 Service of Notice.
- Section 540-B:6 Possessory Rights.
- Section 540-B:7 Remedies.
- Section 540-B:8 Possession.
- Section 540-B:9 Personal Property.
CHAPTER 540-C — VACATION OR RECREATIONAL RENTAL UNITS
- Section 540-C:1 Covered Units.
- Section 540-C:2 Lease Required.
- Section 540-C:3 Removal Upon Expiration of Lease.
- Section 540-C:4 Civil Penalty.
CHAPTER 541 — REHEARINGS AND APPEALS IN CERTAIN CASES
- Section 541:1 Definition.
- Section 541:10 Other Notice.
- Section 541:11 Fees for Copies.
- Section 541:12 Argument.
- Section 541:13 Burden of Proof.
- Section 541:14 Additional Evidence.
- Section 541:15 Action of Commission.
- Section 541:16 Subsequent Proceedings.
- Section 541:17 Evidence, How Considered.
- Section 541:18 Suspension of Order.
- Section 541:19 Conditions.
- Section 541:2 Uniform Procedure.
- Section 541:20 Contempt of Court.
- Section 541:21 Exceptions.
- Section 541:22 Remedy Exclusive.
- Section 541:3 Motion for Rehearing.
- Section 541:4 Specifications.
- Section 541:5 Action on Motion.
- Section 541:6 Appeal.
- Section 541:7 Petition.
- Section 541:8 Parties.
- Section 541:9 Notice to Commission.
CHAPTER 541-A — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
- Section 541-A:1 Definitions.
- Section 541-A:10 Filing of Proposed Rule Text.
- Section 541-A:11 Public Hearing and Comment.
- Section 541-A:12 Filing Final Proposal.
- Section 541-A:13 Review by the Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules.
- Section 541-A:14 Final Adoption.
- Section 541-A:15 Publication of Rules.
- Section 541-A:16 Rules; Filing Required.
- Section 541-A:17 Time Limit.
- Section 541-A:18 Emergency Rules.
- Section 541-A:19 Interim Rules.
- Section 541-A:19-a Expedited Repeal of Rules.
- Section 541-A:19-b Adoption of Forms.
- Section 541-A:19-c Revisions to Forms; Expedited Procedure.
- Section 541-A:2 Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules.
- Section 541-A:20 Initiating Rulemaking Prior to Effective Date of Statutory Authority.
- Section 541-A:20-a Initiating Rulemaking Prior to Expiration Date of Existing Rule; Expired Rule.
- Section 541-A:21 Exceptions.
- Section 541-A:22 Validity of Rules.
- Section 541-A:23 Remedies for Procedural Failures.
- Section 541-A:24 Declaratory Judgment on Validity or Applicability of Rules.
- Section 541-A:25 Unfunded State Mandates.
- Section 541-A:26 Administration of Federal Mandates.
- Section 541-A:27 Notification of Federal Statute and Regulation.
- Section 541-A:28 Executive Orders and Opinions of the Attorney General.
- Section 541-A:29 Agency Action on Applications, Petitions and Requests.
- Section 541-A:3 Procedure for Adoption of Rules.
- Section 541-A:3-a Specificity of Rules; Identification of State or Federal Law.
- Section 541-A:3-b Restriction on Rules Incorporating Documents by Reference.
- Section 541-A:30 Agency Action Against Licensees.
- Section 541-A:30-a Rules for Adjudicative Proceedings.
- Section 541-A:31 Availability of Adjudicative Proceeding; Contested Cases; Notice, Hearing and Record.
- Section 541-A:32 Intervention.
- Section 541-A:33 Evidence; Official Notice in Contested Cases.
- Section 541-A:34 Examination of Evidence by Agency.
- Section 541-A:35 Decisions and Orders.
- Section 541-A:36 Ex Parte Communications.
- Section 541-A:37 Waiver.
- Section 541-A:38 Informal Settlements.
- Section 541-A:39 Notice to Municipalities.
- Section 541-A:4 Petition for Adoption of Rules.
- Section 541-A:40 Suspension of Provisions.
- Section 541-A:41 Effect of Prior Law.
- Section 541-A:5 Fiscal Impact Statements.
- Section 541-A:6 Notice of Rulemaking Proceedings.
- Section 541-A:7 Style of Rules.
- Section 541-A:8 Drafting and Procedure Manual.
- Section 541-A:9 Rulemaking Register.
CHAPTER 541-B — CLAIMS AGAINST THE STATE
- Section 541-B:1 Definitions.
- Section 541-B:10 Powers and Duties of the Board.
- Section 541-B:11 Procedure.
- Section 541-B:11-a Annual Report.
- Section 541-B:12 Recommendations to General Court.
- Section 541-B:13 Payment of Claims.
- Section 541-B:14 Limitation on Action and Claims.
- Section 541-B:15 Claimants' Rights Against Others.
- Section 541-B:16 Settlement.
- Section 541-B:17 Fees.
- Section 541-B:18 Attorneys' Fees.
- Section 541-B:19 Exceptions.
- Section 541-B:2 Board Established.
- Section 541-B:20 Right to Jury Trial.
- Section 541-B:21 Claims Arising From the Clinical Services Provided to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Section 541-B:21-a Claims Arising From the Clinical Services Provided to the Department of Corrections.
- Section 541-B:22 Oversight Committee for Claims Arising From the Clinical Operation and Administration of the New Hampshire Hospital.
- Section 541-B:23 Oversight Committee for Claims Arising From the Clinical Operation and Administration of the New Hampshire Hospital and Clinical Services Provided to the Department of Corrections.
- Section 541-B:3 Appointment and Qualifications of Board Members.
- Section 541-B:4 Term.
- Section 541-B:5 Disqualification of Board Member.
- Section 541-B:6 Removal.
- Section 541-B:7 Compensation.
- Section 541-B:8 Quorum.
- Section 541-B:9 Jurisdiction.
- Section 541-B:9-a Claims Filed Against the State and Its Agent.
CHAPTER 541-C — TOBACCO MANUFACTURERS NOT ENTERING MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
- Section 541-C:1 Findings and Purpose.
- Section 541-C:2 Definitions.
- Section 541-C:3 Requirements.
CHAPTER 541-D — TOBACCO PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS' FAILURE TO COMPLY
- Section 541-D:1 Findings and Purpose.
- Section 541-D:2 Definitions.
- Section 541-D:3 Certifications; Directory; Tax Stamps.
- Section 541-D:4 Agent for Service of Process.
- Section 541-D:5 Reporting of Information; Escrow Installments.
- Section 541-D:6 Penalties and Other Remedies.
- Section 541-D:7 Notice and Review of Determination.
- Section 541-D:8 Recovery of Costs and Fees by Attorney General.
- Section 541-D:9 Rulemaking.
CHAPTER 542 — ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES
- Section 542:1 Validity of Arbitration Agreements.
- Section 542:10 Appeal.
- Section 542:11 Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases.
- Section 542:2 Stay of Proceedings Brought in Violation of Arbitration Agreements.
- Section 542:3 Remedy in Case of Default; Jurisdiction; Proceedings.
- Section 542:3-a Stipulation to Arbitrate.
- Section 542:4 Appointment of Arbitrators.
- Section 542:5 Witnesses; Summoning; Compelling Attendance.
- Section 542:6 Depositions.
- Section 542:7 Award.
- Section 542:8 Jurisdiction of Court to Confirm, Modify, or Vacate Award.
- Section 542:9 Judgment Upon Award.
CHAPTER 543 — THE RELIEF OF DEPOSITARIES
- Section 543:1 Scire Facias to Owner.
- Section 543:10 Escheat.
- Section 543:2 Custody of Property.
- Section 543:3 Appearance.
- Section 543:4 Bond.
- Section 543:5 Liens.
- Section 543:6 Expenses.
- Section 543:7 Disclaimer.
- Section 543:8 Costs.
- Section 543:9 Funds in Court.
CHAPTER 544 — REMEDIES FOR CERTAIN NUISANCES
- Section 544:1 Definitions.
- Section 544:10 Violations of Order.
- Section 544:11 Notice of Hearing.
- Section 544:12 Continuance.
- Section 544:13 Answer.
- Section 544:14 Extending Time of Answer.
- Section 544:15 Traversing Allegations of Answer.
- Section 544:16 Hearing; Order.
- Section 544:17 Violations of Order.
- Section 544:18 Closing Order.
- Section 544:19 Continuing Injunction.
- Section 544:2 Persons Responsible.
- Section 544:20 Release to Owner.
- Section 544:21 Limitation.
- Section 544:22 Trial First Term.
- Section 544:23 Evidence.
- Section 544:24 Dismissal.
- Section 544:25 Refusal to Dismiss.
- Section 544:26 New Complainant.
- Section 544:27 Costs.
- Section 544:28 Permanent Injunction.
- Section 544:29 Violations.
- Section 544:3 Complainants.
- Section 544:30 Abatement.
- Section 544:31 Further Orders.
- Section 544:32 Bond.
- Section 544:33 Claim by Owner.
- Section 544:34 Delivering Property.
- Section 544:35 Knowledge Presumed.
- Section 544:36 Officer's Fees.
- Section 544:37 County Attorney's Duty.
- Section 544:38 Conviction as Evidence.
- Section 544:39 Proceeds of Sale.
- Section 544:4 Venue.
- Section 544:40 Contempt, Penalty.
- Section 544:41 Avoidance of Leases.
- Section 544:5 Filing; Notice.
- Section 544:6 Temporary Injunction.
- Section 544:7 Ex Parte Order.
- Section 544:8 Service of Order.
- Section 544:9 Inventory.
CHAPTER 544-A — CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BAD CHECKS [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 544-B — CIVIL LIABILITY FOR BAD CHECKS
- Section 544-B:1 Civil Penalties for Bad Checks.
- Section 544-B:2 Notice of Nonpayment.
- Section 544-B:3 Definition.
CHAPTER 544-C — CIVIL DAMAGES FOR WILLFUL CONCEALMENT
- Section 544-C:1 Recovery of Civil Damages for Willful Concealment.
CHAPTER 545 — UNIFORM FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES ACT [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 545-A — UNIFORM FRAUDULENT TRANSFER ACT
- Section 545-A:1 Definitions.
- Section 545-A:10 Supplementary Provisions.
- Section 545-A:11 Uniformity of Application and Construction.
- Section 545-A:12 Short Title.
- Section 545-A:2 Insolvency.
- Section 545-A:3 Value.
- Section 545-A:4 Transfers Fraudulent as to Present and Future Creditors.
- Section 545-A:5 Transfers Fraudulent as to Present Creditors.
- Section 545-A:6 When Transfer is Made or Obligation is Incurred.
- Section 545-A:7 Remedies of Creditors.
- Section 545-A:8 Defenses, Liability, and Protection of Transferee.
- Section 545-A:9 Extinguishment of Claim for Relief.
CHAPTER 546 — UNIFORM RECIPROCAL ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT [REPEALED]
CHAPTER 546-A — UNIFORM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR SUPPORT
- Section 546-A:1 Definitions.
- Section 546-A:10 Rights Additional to Those Now Existing.
- Section 546-A:11 Uniformity of Interpretation.
- Section 546-A:12 Title.
- Section 546-A:2 Liability.
- Section 546-A:3 Duties of Support.
- Section 546-A:4 Jurisdiction.
- Section 546-A:5 Amount of Support.
- Section 546-A:6 Modification of Order.
- Section 546-A:7 Enforcement of Rights.
- Section 546-A:8 Appeals.
- Section 546-A:9 Evidence of Husband and Wife.
CHAPTER 546-B — UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT
- Section 546-B:1 Definitions.
- Section 546-B:10 Multiple Child Support Orders for 2 or More Obligees.
- Section 546-B:11 Credit for Payments.
- Section 546-B:12 Proceedings Under This Chapter.
- Section 546-B:13 Action by Minor Parent.
- Section 546-B:14 Application of Law of This State.
- Section 546-B:15 Duties of Initiating Tribunal.
- Section 546-B:16 Duties and Powers of Responding Tribunal.
- Section 546-B:17 Inappropriate Tribunal.
- Section 546-B:18 Duties of Support Enforcement Agency.
- Section 546-B:19 Duty of Attorney General.
- Section 546-B:2 Remedies Cumulative.
- Section 546-B:20 Private Counsel.
- Section 546-B:21 Duties of State Information Agency.
- Section 546-B:22 Pleadings and Accompanying Documents.
- Section 546-B:23 Nondisclosure of Information in Exceptional Circumstances.
- Section 546-B:24 Costs and Fees.
- Section 546-B:25 Limited Immunity of Petitioner.
- Section 546-B:26 Nonparentage as Defense.
- Section 546-B:27 Special Rules of Evidence and Procedure.
- Section 546-B:28 Communications Between Tribunals.
- Section 546-B:29 Assistance With Discovery.
- Section 546-B:3 Bases for Jurisdiction Over Nonresident.
- Section 546-B:30 Receipt and Disbursement of Payments.
- Section 546-B:31 Petition to Establish Support Order.
- Section 546-B:32 Employer's Receipt of Income-Withholding Order of Another State.
- Section 546-B:33 Employer's Compliance With Income-Withholding Order of Another State.
- Section 546-B:34 Compliance With Multiple Income-Withholding Orders.
- Section 546-B:35 Immunity From Civil Liability.
- Section 546-B:36 Penalties for Noncompliance.
- Section 546-B:37 Contest by Obligor.
- Section 546-B:38 Administrative Enforcement of Orders.
- Section 546-B:39 Registration of Order for Enforcement.
- Section 546-B:4 Procedure When Exercising Jurisdiction Over Nonresident.
- Section 546-B:40 Procedure to Register Order for Enforcement.
- Section 546-B:41 Effect of Registration for Enforcement.
- Section 546-B:42 Choice of Law.
- Section 546-B:43 Notice of Registration of Order.
- Section 546-B:44 Procedure to Contest Validity or Enforcement of Registered Order.
- Section 546-B:45 Contest of Registration or Enforcement.
- Section 546-B:46 Confirmed Order.
- Section 546-B:47 Procedure to Register Child Support Order of Another State for Modification.
- Section 546-B:48 Effect of Registration for Modification.
- Section 546-B:49 Modification of Child Support Order of Another State.
- Section 546-B:5 Initiating and Responding Tribunal of This State.
- Section 546-B:50 Recognition of Order Modified in Another State.
- Section 546-B:51 Jurisdiction to Modify Child Support Order of Another State When Individual Parties Reside in This State.
- Section 546-B:52 Notice to Issuing Tribunal of Modification.
- Section 546-B:53 Proceeding to Determine Parentage.
- Section 546-B:54 Grounds for Rendition.
- Section 546-B:55 Conditions of Rendition.
- Section 546-B:56 Uniformity of Application and Construction.
- Section 546-B:57 Rulemaking Authority.
- Section 546-B:58 Short Title.
- Section 546-B:59 Severability Clause.
- Section 546-B:6 Simultaneous Proceedings in Another State.
- Section 546-B:60 Savings Clause.
- Section 546-B:7 Continuing, Exclusive Jurisdiction.
- Section 546-B:8 Enforcement and Modification of Support Order by Tribunal Having Continuing Jurisdiction.
- Section 546-B:9 Recognition of Controlling Child Support Order.