New Hampshire Case Commentaries

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...

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....