New Hampshire Case Commentaries

Defining 'Potentially Exculpatory Evidence' under RSA 105:13-d: Insights from John Doe v. Town of Hanover Police Department

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Defining 'Potentially Exculpatory Evidence' under RSA 105:13-d: Insights from John Doe v. Town of Hanover Police Department Introduction John Doe v. Town of Hanover Police Department & others is a...

New Hampshire Supreme Court Establishes Clear Right to Face-to-Face Confrontation in THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. ERIN WARREN

Date: Jan 23, 2025

New Hampshire Supreme Court Establishes Clear Right to Face-to-Face Confrontation in The State of New Hampshire v. Erin Warren Introduction The State of New Hampshire v. Erin Warren is a landmark...

Equitable Distribution in Divorce: N.H. Supreme Court Affirms Unequal Property Division Based on Marriage Duration and Pre-Marital Ownership

Date: Jan 23, 2025

Equitable Distribution in Divorce: N.H. Supreme Court Affirms Unequal Property Division Based on Marriage Duration and Pre-Marital Ownership Introduction The case of Heather Mackesy-Boyle and David...

IN RE M.T. Establishes Judicial Discretion in Juvenile Placement Decisions

Date: Jan 23, 2025

IN RE M.T. Establishes Judicial Discretion in Juvenile Placement Decisions Introduction IN RE M.T. (2025 N.H. 4) is a significant judgment from the Supreme Court of New Hampshire that addresses the...

Establishing "Knowing" Trespass to Uphold Constitutional Free Speech Protections under NH's Civil Rights Act

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Establishing "Knowing" Trespass to Uphold Constitutional Free Speech Protections under NH's Civil Rights Act Introduction In the landmark case Attorney General v. Christopher Hood & others, decided...

Balancing Transparency and Privacy: Insights from Brown v. Grafton County Department of Corrections

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Balancing Transparency and Privacy: Insights from Brown v. Grafton County Department of Corrections Introduction The case of Joseph A. Brown v. Grafton County Department of Corrections (2025 N.H. 2)...

Supreme Court Upholds Standards for Exculpatory Evidence in EES Placement

Date: Jan 13, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Standards for Exculpatory Evidence in EES Placement Introduction In the landmark case John Doe v. New Hampshire Division of State Police & a., adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Establishing Unified Standards for Competency to Stand Trial and Self-Representation: Analysis of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. MICHAEL R. SMITH

Date: Jan 13, 2025

Establishing Unified Standards for Competency to Stand Trial and Self-Representation: Analysis of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. MICHAEL R. SMITH Introduction In the landmark case THE STATE OF NEW...

Establishing Landowner Standing in Environmental Permit Appeals: Port City Air Leasing, Inc. v. New Hampshire Wetlands Council

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Establishing Landowner Standing in Environmental Permit Appeals: Port City Air Leasing, Inc. v. New Hampshire Wetlands Council Introduction In the case of Port City Air Leasing, Inc. v. New Hampshire...

Strict Timeliness in Indictment Challenges: State of New Hampshire v. Cleve Wilmot

Date: Dec 27, 2024

Strict Timeliness in Indictment Challenges: State of New Hampshire v. Cleve Wilmot Introduction In the case of State of New Hampshire v. Cleve Wilmot, decided by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire on...

Waiver of Personal Jurisdiction Challenges in Child Neglect Proceedings: Analysis of IN RE J.M. (2024 N.H. 70)

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Waiver of Personal Jurisdiction Challenges in Child Neglect Proceedings: Analysis of IN RE J.M. (2024 N.H. 70) Introduction The case of IN RE J.M. (2024 N.H. 70) presents a critical examination of...

Equitable Distribution in the Diminution of Marital Estate: Insights from Nadeau v. Nadeau

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Equitable Distribution in the Diminution of Marital Estate: Insights from Nadeau v. Nadeau Introduction In the landmark case of Michelle Nadeau v. Justin Nadeau, reported as In the Matter of Michelle...

Affirmation of PUA Ineligibility: Importance of Residency in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claims

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Affirmation of PUA Ineligibility: Importance of Residency in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Claims 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of New Hampshire's decision in the Appeal of Leonard LaPadula...

New Jurisdictional Standards in Probate Courts: Insights from Keith v. Keith

Date: Dec 23, 2024

New Jurisdictional Standards in Probate Courts: Insights from Keith v. Keith Introduction Keith v. Keith is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire that addresses the scope of...

New Hampshire Supreme Court Establishes Strict Compliance with Federal Settings Rule for State-Funded Developmental Services

Date: Dec 23, 2024

New Hampshire Supreme Court Establishes Strict Compliance with Federal Settings Rule for State-Funded Developmental Services Introduction In the case titled Petition of Jacob Solomon Mason & others...

New Hampshire Supreme Court Defines Conditions for Surviving Spousal Claims in Intestate Estates

Date: Dec 23, 2024

New Hampshire Supreme Court Defines Conditions for Surviving Spousal Claims in Intestate Estates Introduction The Supreme Court of New Hampshire, in the case of In Re Estate of Roger Lee Pelton (2024...

Clarifying the Application of RSA 551:12 Anti-Lapse Statute in Omitted Heirs - In Re Estate of Marc F. Thurrell

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Clarifying the Application of RSA 551:12 Anti-Lapse Statute in Omitted Heirs Introduction In Re Estate of Marc F. Thurrell (2024 N.H. 66) is a pivotal decision by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire...

Affirmation of EES Inclusion Based on Officer Credibility: Insights from John Doe v. New Hampshire Division of State Police

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Affirmation of EES Inclusion Based on Officer Credibility: Insights from John Doe v. New Hampshire Division of State Police Introduction Case: John Doe v. New Hampshire Division of State Police &a....

Supreme Court of New Hampshire Affirms Conviction in Protective Order Violation: Key Legal Principles Established

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Supreme Court of New Hampshire Affirms Conviction in Protective Order Violation: Key Legal Principles Established Introduction The case of State of New Hampshire v. Elaine Flanagan represents a...

Maintaining Officer Credibility on the Exculpatory Evidence Schedule Beyond Ten Years: Insights from John Doe v. New Hampshire Division of State Police

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Maintaining Officer Credibility on the Exculpatory Evidence Schedule Beyond Ten Years: Insights from John Doe v. New Hampshire Division of State Police Introduction The case of John Doe v. New...