- February 17, 2010
Various civil rights claims against two towns and their officials are dismissed
Chao-Cheng Teng v. Kensington et al.Chao-Cheng Teng v. Kensington et al. - February 11, 2010
Should the assessed value of property be enhanced because adjoining land is in current use?
The LLK Trust v. WolfeboroThe LLK Trust v. Wolfeboro - February 11, 2010
Town is not awarded attorney’s fees for enforcement of excavation standards under RSA 155-E
Bedard v. AlexandriaBedard v. Alexandria - February 11, 2010
Taking claim must be combined with landowner’s superior court appeal from ZBA denial of variance
Kalil et al. v. DummerKalil et al. v. Dummer - February 9, 2010
Civil rights claim barred by three-year statute of limitations
McNamara v. NashuaMcNamara v. Nashua - January 29, 2010
Quasi-governmental entities subject to RSA 91-A
Professional Firefighters of N.H. v. Local Government Center, Inc.Professional Firefighters of N.H. v. Local Government Center, Inc. - January 14, 2010
Medicaid-APTD is not ‘APTD’ and does not bar receipt of local assistance
Smith v. FranklinSmith v. Franklin - December 31, 2009
Expiration of a use variance is not a ‘taking’
Huard v. PelhamHuard v. Pelham - December 16, 2009
A zoning regulation cannot result in an unconstitutional taking of property until the landowner exhausts all opportunities to receive a variance from the regulation
Hill-Grant Living Trust v. Kearsarge Lighting PrecinctHill-Grant Living Trust v. Kearsarge Lighting Precinct - December 16, 2009
Two cases involving disputed title to land reinforce basic, but important concepts
Burke v. Pierro and Coco v. JaskunasBurke v. Pierro and Coco v. Jaskunas - December 16, 2009
A zoning ordinance may validly incorporate a standard from a state administrative rule
Ferson-Lake, LLC. v. City of NashuaFerson-Lake, LLC. v. City of Nashua - November 23, 2009
Superior court rules that city has no duty under Right to Know Law to comply with specific request for copies in the form of an e-mail attachment
Nolen v. KeeneNolen v. Keene - October 20, 2009
New RSA 21:35, II that extends Saturday filing deadlines to Monday does not apply to ZBA appeals filed before its effective date
Radziewicz. v. HudsonRadziewicz. v. Hudson - October 14, 2009
Police chief and town moderator held not liable for alleged ‘chilling’ of First Amendment rights before and during town meeting
Artus, et al. v. AtkinsonArtus, et al. v. Atkinson - September 17, 2009
Appeals court affirms ruling that municipalities may control access to municipal websites
Sutliffe, et al. v. Epping, et al.Sutliffe, et al. v. Epping, et al. - August 28, 2009
Federal Court Upholds ZBA Denial of Variance for Cell Tower
Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC v. East KingstonIndustrial Tower and Wireless, LLC v. East Kingston - July 31, 2009
Appeal of Denial of License to Carry Must Be Brought in District Court
Garand v. Town of ExeterGarand v. Town of Exeter - July 2, 2009
Developing a Traffic Detour Plan Is a Discretionary Function
Appeal of the NH Department of TransportationAppeal of the NH Department of Transportation - June 15, 2009
Plead Now or Forever Hold Your Peace:Res Judicata Bars Later Action, Even on Claims That Were Not Raised
Bews v. Town of CarrollBews v. Town of Carroll - June 12, 2009
Beware the Easement that Wasn’t … or Was It?
Soukup v. BrooksSoukup v. Brooks - June 10, 2009
Town Must Keep Sidewalk Clear of Snow and Ice Under ADA
Tinker v. Commissioner, NH Department of TransportationTinker v. Commissioner, NH Department of Transportation - May 7, 2009
When Recorded Evidence Supports the ZBA’s Decision, the Superior Court Must Afford Deference to the ZBA
Farrar v. City of KeeneFarrar v. City of Keene - May 6, 2009
Qualification of Voters a Matter for Federal and State Constitutions—Not Political Parties
Opinion of the Justices (Voting Age in Primary Elections II)Opinion of the Justices (Voting Age in Primary Elections II) - May 1, 2009
More Guidance on Court Selection in Enforcement Proceedings
State v. BilcState v. Bilc - April 24, 2009
Remand Order Clarified in Second Appeal
Auger et al. v. StraffordAuger et al. v. Strafford
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