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unsustainable exercise of discretion standard in New Hampshire

159 New Hampshire opinions name it 1 courts 2002–2025 27 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Hampshire courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (62)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Lambertgreen
nh · 2001 · cited in 28 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2002–2024
2 sentences

2021Cir. 2009) (reviewing trial court’s decision about whether to conduct in camera review of documents and ex parte declaration for abuse of discretion); State v. Lambert, 147 N.H. 295, 296 (2001) (explaining that we refer to the abuse of discretion standard as the unsustainable exercise of discretion standard and describing the requirements of that standard).

2019See Provencher v. Buzzell-Plourde Assoc., 142 N.H. 848, 851 (1998) (noting that we review trial court’s “decision not to hold a hearing for an abuse of discretion”); see also State v. Lambert, 147 N.H. 295 , 296 3 (2001) (explaining that we refer to abuse of discretion standard as the unsustainable exercise of discretion standard).

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State v. Amiraultgreen
nh · 2003 · cited in 8 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2003–2011
2 sentences

2011State v. Amirault, 149 N.H. 541, 543 , 825 A.2d 1120 (2003).

2003“We review a trial court’s decisions on the management of discovery ... under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” State v. Amirault, 149 N.H. 541, 543 (2003).

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In Re Hampersgreen
nh · 2006 · cited in 7 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2015–2024
2 sentences

2020“We review a trial court’s decision on . . . the admissibility of evidence under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” In the Matter of Hampers & Hampers, 154 N.H. 275, 280 (2006).

2017See In the Matter of Hampers & Hampers , 154 N.H. 275 , 280, 911 A.2d 14 (2006) (explaining that we review a trial court's decision on the management of discovery under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard).

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McLaughlin v. Fisher Engineeringgreen
nh · 2003 · cited in 5 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2006–2021
2 sentences

2021McLaughlin v. Fisher Eng’g, 150 N.H. 195, 197 (2003).

2006We address the testimonies of each witness in turn, applying the correct standard of review: the trial court retains the discretion to admit expert testimony, In the Matter of Letendre & Letendre, 149 N.H. 31, 37 (2002), and its decision will be reviewed under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard, McLaughlin v. Fisher Engineering, 150 N.H. 195, 197 (2003).

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State v. Ainsworthgreen
nh · 2005 · cited in 4 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2005–2017
2 sentences

2017State v. Ainsworth, 151 N.H. 691, 694 (2005).

2017State v. Ainsworth, 151 N.H. 691, 694 (2005).

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In Re Connergreen
nh · 2007 · cited in 14 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2010–2024
2 sentences

2022“We review a trial court’s rulings in this area under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id.

2010“We review a trial court’s rulings in this area under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id. ‘We will disturb decisions about . . . motions to continue only if the defendant demonstrates that the decision was clearly unreasonable to the prejudice of his case.” State v. Larose, 157 N.H. 28, 39 (2008).

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Scott Kukesh & a. v. Beverly P. Mutrie, Individually and as Trustee of the Beverly P. Mutrie Revocable Trustgreen
nh · 2015 · cited in 3 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2016–2025
2 sentences

2025Kukesh v. Mutrie, 168 N.H. 76, 80 (2015).

2016The trial court found Wolters’s proposal to involve “borderline extortionate terms,” and used the communication as evidence when it found in favor of FUN Trust on its claim that the defendants had committed abuse of process by pursuing the 2012 planning board appeal. ‘We review a trial court’s decisions on the management of discovery and the admissibility of evidence under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Kukesh v. Mutrie, 168 N.H. 76, 80 (2015) (quotation omitted).

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In re Stomporgreen
nh · 2013 · cited in 3 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2015–2021
2 sentences

2015The defendant responds that “the plaintiffs had ample opportunity to conduct discovery in this case,” and that the information sought by the plaintiffs “was not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, especially given the trial court’s ... finding that providing housing, cars and financial assistance could not support a finding of reckless, wanton or willful misconduct.” “We review a trial court’s decisions on the management of discovery and the admissibility of evidence under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Petition of Stompor, 165 N.H. 735, 7

2015The defendant responds that “the plaintiffs had ample opportunity to conduct discovery in this case,” and that the information sought by the plaintiffs “was not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence, especially given the trial court’s ... finding that providing housing, cars and financial assistance could not support a finding of reckless, wanton or willful misconduct.” “We review a trial court’s decisions on the management of discovery and the admissibility of evidence under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Petition of Stompor, 165 N.H. 735, 7

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Van Der Stok v. Van Voorheesgreen
nh · 2005 · cited in 3 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2006–2018
2 sentences

2018“We review the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard, giving deference to the trial court’s decision.” Van Der Stok v. Van Voorhees, 151 N.H. 679, 683 (2005) (quotation omitted). 3 The plaintiff argues that the defendants were not entitled to an award of attorney’s fees and costs under Harkeem because, he claims, he “prevailed on all the [defendants’] counter claims.” To the contrary, the defendants successfully litigated their claims seeking equitable orders requiring the plaintiff to hire a tree service and to contribute to snow removal

2007“We review the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard, giving deference to the trial court’s decision.” Van Der Stok v. Van Voorhees, 151 N.H. 679, 683 (2005) (quotation omitted).

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State v. Guaygreen
nh · 2011 · cited in 3 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2011–2016
2 sentences

2016State v. Guay, 162 N.H. 375, 385 (2011).

2016“We review a trial court’s decisions on the management of discovery and the admissibility of evidence under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Guay, 162 N.H. at 385 .

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State v. Newmangreen
nh · 2002 · cited in 3 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2002–2007
2 sentences

2007“Once a defendant has been permitted a threshold level of inquiry, however, the *254 constitutional standard is satisfied, and the judge’s limiting of cross-examination is measured against an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id. at 290 (quotation and brackets omitted).

2002“Once a defendant has been permitted a threshold level of inquiry, however, the constitutional standard is satisfied, and the judge’s limiting of cross-examination is measured against an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id. at 290 (quotation and brackets omitted).

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State v. Abraham DePaulagreen
nh · 2017 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2019–2024
2 sentences

2024See State v. DePaula, 170 N.H. 139, 146 (2017).

2019See State v. DePaula, 170 N.H. 139, 146 (2017).

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In Re Peiranogreen
nh · 2007 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See In the Matter of Peirano & Larsen, 155 N.H. 738, 752 (2007) (reviewing the trial court’s continuance of a restraining order for an unsustainable exercise of discretion).

2020See In the Matter of Peirano & Larsen, 155 N.H. 738, 752 (2007) (reviewing the trial court’s continuance of a restraining order for an unsustainable exercise of discretion).

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Provencher v. Buzzell-Plourde Associatesgreen
nh · 1998 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2016–2019
2 sentences

2019See Provencher v. Buzzell-Plourde Assoc., 142 N.H. 848, 851 (1998) (noting that we review trial court’s “decision not to hold a hearing for an abuse of discretion”); see also State v. Lambert, 147 N.H. 295 , 296 3 (2001) (explaining that we refer to abuse of discretion standard as the unsustainable exercise of discretion standard).

2016See Provencher v. Buzzell-Plourde Assoc., 142 N.H. 848, 851 (1998) (noting that we review trial court’s “decision not to hold a hearing for an abuse of discretion”); see also State v. Lambert, 147 N.H. 295, 296 (2001) (explaining that we refer to abuse of discretion standard as the unsustainable exercise of discretion standard).

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Kelleher v. Marvin Lumber & Cedar Co.green
nh · 2005 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016“We review the trial court’s decisions on the admissibility of evidence under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Kelleher v. Marvin Lumber & Cedar Co., 152 N.H. 813, 832 (2005). 1.

2016Additionally, the association contends that several of the plaintiffs’ arguments are not preserved for appeal. *82 A We first address the plaintiffs’ contention that the trial court erred by admitting evidence produced after the initial close of discovery, including the Horgans’ affidavits and planning board documents. ‘We review the trial court’s decisions on the admissibility of evidence under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Kelleher v. Marvin Lumber & Cedar Co., 152 N.H. 813, 832 (2005).

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LAMONTAGNE BUILDERS, INC. v. Brooksgreen
nh · 2006 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2011–2013
2 sentences

2013If there is some support in the record for the trial court’s determination, we will uphold it.” LaMontagne Builders v. Brooks, 154 N.H. 252, 259 (2006) (quotation omitted).

2011LaMontagne Builders v. Brooks, 154 N.H. 252, 261-62 (2006).

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Baykeeper v. NL Industries, Inc.green
ca3 · 2011 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Baykeeper v. NL Industries, Inc., 660 F.3d 686, 690 (3d Cir. 2011) (“We review a district court’s decision to abstain on primary jurisdiction grounds... for abuse of discretion.”); GCB Communications v. U.S. South Communications, 650 F.3d 1257, 1262 (9th Cir. 2011) (‘We review a district court’s denial of a request to refer a case to an agency under the primary jurisdiction doctrine for abuse of discretion.”); TON Services, Inc. v. Qwest Corp., 493 F.3d 1225, 1239 (10th Cir. 2007) (“This court applies an abuse of discretion standard to the district court’s decisions to invoke the primary j

2012See Baykeeper v. NL Industries, Inc., 660 F.3d 686, 690 (3d Cir.2011) ("We review a district court's decision to abstain on primary jurisdiction grounds ... for abuse of discretion."); GCB Communications v. U.S. South Communications, 650 F.3d 1257, 1262 (9th Cir. 2011) ("We review a district court's denial of a request to refer a case to an agency under the primary jurisdiction doctrine for abuse of discretion."); TON Services, Inc. v. Qwest Corp., 493 F.3d 1225, 1239 (10th Cir.2007) ("This court applies an abuse of discretion standard to the district court's decisions to invoke the primary ju

22
Ton Services, Inc. v. Qwest Corp.green
ca10 · 2007 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Baykeeper v. NL Industries, Inc., 660 F.3d 686, 690 (3d Cir. 2011) (“We review a district court’s decision to abstain on primary jurisdiction grounds... for abuse of discretion.”); GCB Communications v. U.S. South Communications, 650 F.3d 1257, 1262 (9th Cir. 2011) (‘We review a district court’s denial of a request to refer a case to an agency under the primary jurisdiction doctrine for abuse of discretion.”); TON Services, Inc. v. Qwest Corp., 493 F.3d 1225, 1239 (10th Cir. 2007) (“This court applies an abuse of discretion standard to the district court’s decisions to invoke the primary j

2012See Baykeeper v. NL Industries, Inc., 660 F.3d 686, 690 (3d Cir.2011) ("We review a district court's decision to abstain on primary jurisdiction grounds ... for abuse of discretion."); GCB Communications v. U.S. South Communications, 650 F.3d 1257, 1262 (9th Cir. 2011) ("We review a district court's denial of a request to refer a case to an agency under the primary jurisdiction doctrine for abuse of discretion."); TON Services, Inc. v. Qwest Corp., 493 F.3d 1225, 1239 (10th Cir.2007) ("This court applies an abuse of discretion standard to the district court's decisions to invoke the primary ju

22
GCB Communications, Inc. v. U.S. South Communications, Inc.green
ca9 · 2011 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Baykeeper v. NL Industries, Inc., 660 F.3d 686, 690 (3d Cir. 2011) (“We review a district court’s decision to abstain on primary jurisdiction grounds... for abuse of discretion.”); GCB Communications v. U.S. South Communications, 650 F.3d 1257, 1262 (9th Cir. 2011) (‘We review a district court’s denial of a request to refer a case to an agency under the primary jurisdiction doctrine for abuse of discretion.”); TON Services, Inc. v. Qwest Corp., 493 F.3d 1225, 1239 (10th Cir. 2007) (“This court applies an abuse of discretion standard to the district court’s decisions to invoke the primary j

2012See Baykeeper v. NL Industries, Inc., 660 F.3d 686, 690 (3d Cir.2011) ("We review a district court's decision to abstain on primary jurisdiction grounds ... for abuse of discretion."); GCB Communications v. U.S. South Communications, 650 F.3d 1257, 1262 (9th Cir. 2011) ("We review a district court's denial of a request to refer a case to an agency under the primary jurisdiction doctrine for abuse of discretion."); TON Services, Inc. v. Qwest Corp., 493 F.3d 1225, 1239 (10th Cir.2007) ("This court applies an abuse of discretion standard to the district court's decisions to invoke the primary ju

22
State v. Lowgreen
nh · 1993 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2006–2010
2 sentences

2010See State v. Low, 138 N.H. 86, 88 (1993); cf. State v. Lambert, 147 N.H. 295, 296 (2001) (explaining unsustainable exercise of discretion standard).

2006State v. Low, 138 N.H. 86, 88 (1993); see State v. Lambert, 147 N.H. 295, 296 (2001) (explaining unsustainable exercise of discretion standard).

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In re Juvenile 2002-209green
nh · 2003 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2006–2010
2 sentences

2010In re Juvenile 2002-209, 149 N.H. 559, 561 (2003).

2006In re Juvenile 2002-209, 149 N.H. 559, 561 (2003).

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State v. Deschenesgreen
nh · 2007 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009State v. Deschenes, 156 N.H. 71, 76 (2007).

2009State u Deschenes, 156 N.H. 71, 76 (2007).

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Arcidi v. Town of Ryegreen
nh · 2004 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2005–2008
2 sentences

2008Arcidi v. Town of Rye, 150 N.H. 694, 704 (2004).

2005“We review the trial court’s award of attorney’s fees under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard, giving deference to the trial court’s decision.” Arcidi v. Town of Rye, 150 N.H. 694, 704 (2004).

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State v. Wellingtongreen
nh · 2004 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007State v. Wellington, 150 N.H. 782, 788 (2004).

2007See State v. Barnes, 150 N.H. 715, 719 (2004) (discovery); State v. Wellington, 150 N.H. 782, 788 (2004) (cross-examination).

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State v. Decostagreen
nh · 2001 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2002–2005
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Glick v. Naessgreen
nh · 1998 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2003–2004
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State v. Berrygreen
nh · 2002 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
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New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. v. Jacksongreen
nh · 2009 · cited in 3 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2016–2018
2 sentences

2017We review a trial court's rulings on the management of discovery under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard. id.

2016Ball Bearings v. Jackson, 158 N.H. 421, 429 (2009). ‘We review a trial court’s rulings on the management of discovery under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id.

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In re Gronvaldtgreen
nh · 2004 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2023–2024
2 sentences

2024Id.; Gronvaldt, 150 N.H. at 554 .

2023See id.

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State v. Millergreen
nh · 2007 · cited in 2 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2016–2017
2 sentences

2017The trial court “may not completely deny a defendant the right to cross-examine a witness on a proper matter of inquiry,” but “[o]nce a defendant has been permitted a threshold level of inquiry, ... the constitutional standard is satisfied, and the judge’s limiting of cross-examination is measured against an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id. at 253-54 (quotation omitted).

2017“Thus, when the record reveals that a threshold level of inquiry was allowed, we will uphold the trial court’s decision limiting the scope of further cross-examination unless the defendant demonstrates that the court’s ruling was clearly untenable or unreasonable to the prejudice of his case.” Id. at 254 (quotation omitted).

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United States v. James R. Wagnergreen
ca7 · 1996 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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Taber v. Town of Westmorelandgreen
nh · 1996 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
11
State v. Ke Tong Chengreen
nh · 2002 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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Town of Atkinson v. Malborn Realty Trustgreen
nh · 2012 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
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State v. Crockettgreen
nh · 1976 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
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State v. Vassargreen
nh · 2006 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
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Leone v. Leonegreen
nh · 2011 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
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Goudreault v. Kleemangreen
nh · 2009 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
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State v. Paul R. Spauldinggreen
nh · 2019 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
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Petition of State of New Hampshire (State of New Hampshire v. Michael Lewandowski)green
nh · 2016 · cited in 1 New Hampshire opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
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Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
Figlioli v. R.J. Moreau Companies green
nh · 2005
2 sentences

2019Figlioli, 151 N.H. at 626 .

2019Figlioli, 151 N.H. at 626 .

32011–2019
In Re Sawyer green
nh · 2010
2 sentences

2015“We review a trial court’s rulings in this area under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id. (quotation omitted). ‘We will disturb decisions about motions to continue only if the [respondent] demonstrates that the decision was clearly unreasonable to the prejudice of his case.” Id. (quotation and ellipsis omitted).

2015“We review a trial court’s rulings in this area under an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id. (quotation omitted). ‘We will disturb decisions about motions to continue only if the [respondent] demonstrates that the decision was clearly unreasonable to the prejudice of his case.” Id. (quotation and ellipsis omitted).

22012–2015
State v. Fichera green
nh · 2006
2 sentences

2007“Once a defendant has been permitted a threshold level of inquiry ... the constitutional standard is satisfied, and the judge’s limitation of cross-examination thereafter is measured against an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id. (quotation omitted).

2006“Once a defendant has been permitted a threshold level of inquiry ... the constitutional standard is satisfied, and the judge’s limitation of cross-examination thereafter is measured against an unsustainable exercise of discretion standard.” Id.

22006–2007
Gosselin v. Gosselin green
nh · 1992
12024–2024
State v. Gribble green
nh · 2013
12024–2024
In Re Martel green
nh · 2008
12022–2022
State v. Gagne green
nh · 1992
12019–2019
Buzzard v. F.F. Enterprises green
nh · 2010
12019–2019
Susan Achille v. George Achille, Jr. green
nh · 2015
12019–2019
State v. Town green
nh · 2012
12018–2018
Jay Kurowski f/n/f Christopher Kurowski v. Town of Chester green
nh · 2017
12018–2018
Whitaker v. L.A. Drew, Inc. green
nh · 2003
12017–2017
Boissy v. Chevion green
nh · 2011
12015–2015
Frost v. COM'R, NEW HAMPSHIRE BANKING DEPT. green
nh · 2012
12015–2015
Laramie v. Stone green
nh · 2010
12011–2011
State v. Holmes green
nh · 2009
12011–2011
State v. Brum green
nh · 2007
12011–2011
Bennett v. Town of Hampstead green
nh · 2008
12010–2010

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 632-A:2 (21) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 490:3 (12) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 458:16-a (7) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 458:19 (7) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 631:2-a (7) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 632-A:3 (6) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 173-B:5 (5) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 626:2 (5) NH § N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 631:1 (5)

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