New Hampshire Case Commentaries

Enhancing Employment Protections: STAA Does Not Preempt State Wrongful Discharge Claims

Date: Jun 28, 2001

Enhancing Employment Protections: STAA Does Not Preempt State Wrongful Discharge Claims Introduction In the landmark case Robert Bliss v. Stow Mills, Inc. (146 N.H. 550), the Supreme Court of New...

CLAREMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. GOVERNOR: Sovereign Immunity and Attorney's Fees in Public Education Funding Litigation

Date: Dec 31, 1999

CLAREMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. GOVERNOR: Sovereign Immunity and Attorney's Fees in Public Education Funding Litigation Introduction The case of CLAREMONT SCHOOL DISTRICT v. GOVERNOR (144 N.H. 590)...

Affirmation of IAD's 180-Day Speedy Trial Requirement: Proper Dismissal When Waiver Not Established

Date: Aug 2, 1995

Affirmation of IAD's 180-Day Speedy Trial Requirement: Proper Dismissal When Waiver Not Established Introduction The case of The State of New Hampshire v. John Dolbeare (140 N.H. 84) presents a...

Liability of Educational Institutions for Employee Misconduct: Insights from YVONNE MARQUAY a. v. MICHAEL ENO a., 139 N.H. 708

Date: Jul 12, 1995

Liability of Educational Institutions for Employee Misconduct: Insights from YVONNE MARQUAY a. v. MICHAEL ENO a., 139 N.H. 708 Introduction The case of YVONNE MARQUAY a. v. MICHAEL ENO a., decided by...

Establishing Standards for Mistrial Due to Prejudicial Evidence of Prior Offenses

Date: Nov 8, 1991

Establishing Standards for Mistrial Due to Prejudicial Evidence of Prior Offenses Introduction The State of New Hampshire v. Andrew Ellison, Jr. (135 N.H. 1) is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme...

Timely Objections and Mistrial Standards in Prejudicial Testimony – New Hampshire v. Killam

Date: Jul 28, 1990

Standards for Timely Objections and Mistrial in Prejudicial Testimony – State of New Hampshire v. Duane Killam (133 N.H. 458) Introduction In State of New Hampshire v. Duane Killam, the Supreme Court...

Defining Implied Good Faith in Escrow Fund Distribution: Centronics Corp. v. Genicom Corp.

Date: Aug 17, 1989

Defining Implied Good Faith in Escrow Fund Distribution: Centronics Corp. v. Genicom Corp. Introduction Centronics Corporation v. Genicom Corporation, 132 N.H. 133 (1989), is a landmark case...

Solicitation as a Substantial Step: Precedent from NH Supreme Court in STATE v. KILGUS

Date: Oct 4, 1986

Solicitation as a Substantial Step: Precedent from NH Supreme Court in State of New Hampshire v. George W. Kilgus, Jr. Introduction In the landmark case of State of New Hampshire v. George W. Kilgus,...

State v. Bruce Berger: Expanding 'Sale' Definition and Upholding Procedural Rights in Controlled Substance Cases

Date: Jun 23, 1984

State v. Bruce Berger: Expanding 'Sale' Definition and Upholding Procedural Rights in Controlled Substance Cases Introduction The State of New Hampshire v. Bruce Berger (125 N.H. 83) is a pivotal...

Enhanced Protections Against Warrantless Seizures: Analysis of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. FORREST J. BALL

Date: Dec 13, 1983

Enhanced Protections Against Warrantless Seizures: Analysis of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. FORREST J. BALL Introduction The State of New Hampshire v. Forrest J. Ball, 124 N.H. 226 (1983), is a...

The Role of Prejudice in Admissibility of Prior Offense Evidence: Analysis of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. THOMAS P. WOODBURY

Date: Dec 8, 1983

The Role of Prejudice in Admissibility of Prior Offense Evidence: Analysis of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. THOMAS P. WOODBURY Introduction The case of THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE v. THOMAS P....

Public Policy Exceptions to At-Will Employment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cloutier v. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company

Date: Oct 31, 1981

Public Policy Exceptions to At-Will Employment: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cloutier v. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Introduction Cloutier v. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company,...

New Hampshire Supreme Court Invalidates RSA 507-C Medical Malpractice Statute for Equal Protection Violations

Date: Jan 1, 1981

New Hampshire Supreme Court Invalidates RSA 507-C Medical Malpractice Statute for Equal Protection Violations Introduction In the landmark case of Kenneth E. Carson v. L. Herbert Maurer, M.D. and...

Establishing Foreseeability in Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: The Corsos v. Merrill Case

Date: Aug 21, 1979

Establishing Foreseeability in Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress: The Corsos v. Merrill Case Introduction The case of VINCENT CORSO, LOLITA CORSO, a. v. STEPHEN E. MERRILL, ADMINISTRATOR,...

Thibault v. Sears: Clarifying Comparative Negligence in Strict Products Liability

Date: Dec 1, 1978

Thibault v. Sears: Clarifying Comparative Negligence in Strict Products Liability Introduction Thibault v. Sears, Roebuck Company is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of New Hampshire in...

Exceeding Policy Limits: New Precedent on Damages for Breach of Insurance Contract

Date: Sep 28, 1978

Exceeding Policy Limits: New Precedent on Damages for Breach of Insurance Contract Introduction The case of Ronald Lawton v. Great Southwest Fire Insurance Company (118 N.H. 607) adjudicated by the...

Awarding Attorney Fees in Unemployment Compensation Cases: The Harkeem Decision

Date: Aug 30, 1977

Awarding Attorney Fees in Unemployment Compensation Cases: The Harkeem Decision Introduction The case of James Harkeem v. Benjamin C. Adams, Commissioner, New Hampshire Department of Employment...

Discovery Rule in Drug-Product Liability: Raymond v. Eli Lilly & Co.

Date: Mar 1, 1977

Discovery Rule in Drug-Product Liability: Raymond v. Eli Lilly & Co. Introduction The case of Arthur Raymond and Patricia Raymond v. Eli Lilly and Company (117 N.H. 164) marked a significant...

Discretionary Boundaries of Pretrial Discovery in Criminal Cases: STATE v. BOOTON

Date: Nov 30, 1974

Discretionary Boundaries of Pretrial Discovery in Criminal Cases: STATE v. BOOTON Introduction State of New Hampshire v. Frances Booton (114 N.H. 750, 1974) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co.: Redefining At-Will Employment and Protecting Against Malicious Termination

Date: Mar 1, 1974

Monge v. Beebe Rubber Co.: Redefining At-Will Employment and Protecting Against Malicious Termination Introduction Olga Monge, a former employee of Beebe Rubber Company, filed a lawsuit alleging...