New Hampshire Case Commentaries

Doe v. Department of Justice: Redefining Exculpatory Evidence Standards under RSA 105:13-d

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Doe v. Department of Justice: Redefining Exculpatory Evidence Standards under RSA 105:13-d Introduction Doe v. Department of Justice is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire dated...

Reversing Dismissal in John Doe v. City of Nashua: Clarifying 'Potentially Exculpatory Evidence' under RSA 105:13-d

Date: Dec 8, 2024

Reversing Dismissal in John Doe v. City of Nashua: Clarifying 'Potentially Exculpatory Evidence' under RSA 105:13-d Introduction In the landmark case of John Doe v. City of Nashua, the Supreme Court...

Monagle v. Taylor: Upholding Deeded Easement Rights to Prevent Obstruction of Shared Driveway

Date: Dec 8, 2024

Monagle v. Taylor: Upholding Deeded Easement Rights to Prevent Obstruction of Shared Driveway Introduction Monagle v. Taylor is a significant appellate decision rendered by the Supreme Court of New...

Affirmation of Amendments and Double Jeopardy Safeguards in DUI License Suspension Convictions

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Affirmation of Amendments and Double Jeopardy Safeguards in DUI License Suspension Convictions Introduction The case of State of New Hampshire v. Stephen Droney presents significant legal...

Expansion of Condominium Units and Limited Common Area Reassignment: Moda v. Fernwood Establishes New Precedent in Condominium Law

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Expansion of Condominium Units and Limited Common Area Reassignment: Moda v. Fernwood Establishes New Precedent in Condominium Law Introduction The Supreme Court of New Hampshire, in the case of...

Strict Adherence Required for Amendments to Revocable Trusts: Insights from In re The Omega Trust

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Strict Adherence Required for Amendments to Revocable Trusts: Insights from In re The Omega Trust Introduction In re The Omega Trust is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire on...

New Hampshire Supreme Court Reinterprets "Potentially Exculpatory" in EES Listings

Date: Sep 6, 2024

New Hampshire Supreme Court Reinterprets "Potentially Exculpatory" in EES Listings Introduction The case of John Doe & a. v. New Hampshire Attorney General & a. (2024 N.H. 50) represents a pivotal...

Preservation of Common Law Defenses in Unilateral Force Majeure Clauses: 2024 N.H. 20 v. Tauck, Inc.

Date: Apr 24, 2024

Preservation of Common Law Defenses in Unilateral Force Majeure Clauses: 2024 N.H. 20 v. Tauck, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of New Hampshire, in 2024 N.H. 20 v. Tauck, Inc. Private Jet...

Direct Physical Loss in Property Insurance: SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Constitute Coverage

Date: May 12, 2023

Direct Physical Loss in Property Insurance: SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Constitute Coverage Introduction The case of Schleicher and Stebbins Hotels, LLC & a. v. Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company & a.,...

Nonowner-Occupied Short-Term Rentals Permitted in Residential Districts: New Hampshire Supreme Court's Interpretation of Conway Zoning Ordinance

Date: May 3, 2023

Nonowner-Occupied Short-Term Rentals Permitted in Residential Districts: New Hampshire Supreme Court's Interpretation of Conway Zoning Ordinance Introduction The case of Town of Conway v. Scott...

Defining 'Thing' in Falsifying Physical Evidence under RSA 641:6,I: State v. Gunnip

Date: Jan 29, 2022

Defining 'Thing' in Falsifying Physical Evidence under RSA 641:6,I: State v. Gunnip Introduction In the landmark case of The State of New Hampshire v. Justin Gunnip (174 N.H. 778, 2022), the Supreme...

Jury Selection as Commencement of Trial under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers: The State of New Hampshire v. Hjalmar Bjorkman

Date: Nov 29, 2018

Jury Selection as Commencement of Trial under the Interstate Agreement on Detainers: The State of New Hampshire v. Hjalmar Bjorkman Introduction In the landmark case The State of New Hampshire v....

New Hampshire Supreme Court Affirms Authority to Issue Extraterritorial Search Warrants: In Re AT&T

Date: Jun 10, 2017

New Hampshire Supreme Court Affirms Authority to Issue Extraterritorial Search Warrants: In Re AT&T 1. Introduction The landmark case In Re Search Warrant for Records from AT&T (170 N.H. 111)...

Legislative Authority Over Public Pension Definitions: Insights from American Federation of Teachers—New Hampshire v. State of New Hampshire

Date: Jan 17, 2015

Legislative Authority Over Public Pension Definitions: Insights from American Federation of Teachers—New Hampshire v. State of New Hampshire Introduction In the landmark case of American Federation...

Federal Election Campaign Act Preempts New Hampshire's Push-Polling Disclosure Requirements

Date: Oct 16, 2014

Federal Election Campaign Act Preempts New Hampshire's Push-Polling Disclosure Requirements Introduction The New Hampshire Attorney General v. Bass Victory Committee case, adjudicated by the Supreme...

Personal Jurisdiction Reinforced for Non-Resident Professionals under New Hampshire's Long-Arm Statute: Kimball Union Academy v. John Genovesi

Date: Jun 29, 2013

Personal Jurisdiction Reinforced for Non-Resident Professionals under New Hampshire's Long-Arm Statute: Kimball Union Academy v. John Genovesi Introduction Case: Kimball Union Academy v. John...

Raybeck v. Raybeck: Defining Cohabitation in Alimony Orders

Date: May 12, 2012

Raybeck v. Raybeck: Defining Cohabitation in Alimony Orders Introduction Raybeck v. Raybeck is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire issued on May 11, 2012. This case addresses...

Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: Tessier v. Rockefeller

Date: Sep 16, 2011

Fraudulent Misrepresentation and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: Tessier v. Rockefeller Introduction Lorraine Tessier v. Regina S. Rockefeller and Nixon Peabody, LLP, 162 N.H. 324 (2011),...

Interpretation of "Occurrence" in Insurance Policies: Concord General Mutual Insurance Company v. Green Company Building and Development Corporation

Date: Sep 18, 2010

Interpretation of "Occurrence" in Insurance Policies: Concord General Mutual Insurance Company v. Green Company Building and Development Corporation Introduction The case of Concord General Mutual...

New Hampshire v. Blackmer: Jurisdiction and Conspiracy Clarified

Date: Jan 11, 2003

New Hampshire v. Blackmer: Jurisdiction and Conspiracy Clarified Introduction The case of The State of New Hampshire v. Paul Blackmer (149 N.H. 47) addressed critical issues surrounding the rights to...