- July 20, 2007
To Contest Municipal Election Results, Claimant Must Have ‘Sustained’ Direct Injury that Differentiates Him or Her from Other Members of Community
John J. Babiarz v. Town of GraftonJohn J. Babiarz v. Town of Grafton - July 19, 2007
Regulation Requiring a Minimum Size for Building Site Serves Legitimate Land Use Purpose
Doyle v. Town of GilmantonDoyle v. Town of Gilmanton - July 19, 2007
Federal Drug Conviction Does Not Prevent Municipality from Seeking Forfeiture of Automobile Involved in Delivery or Distribution of Drugs in Separate State Court Proceeding
In re Toyota Avalon VIN #4T1BJ18BXWU251611In re Toyota Avalon VIN #4T1BJ18BXWU251611 - July 18, 2007
Concealed Weapon Statute Found to Be Constitutional and Sufficiently Specific to Support Action to Revoke License for Misconduct in Handling of Concealed Weapon
Edward J. Bleiler v. Chief, Dover Police DepartmentEdward J. Bleiler v. Chief, Dover Police Department - July 13, 2007
Court Requires Strict Adherence to Administrative Permitting Process Conducted by Department of Environmental Services (DES) to Implement Comprehensive Shoreland Zoning Act
Marianna L. Cayten et. al. v. NH Department of Environmental Services & NH Department of Environmental Services v. Joseph Marino, et al.Marianna L. Cayten et. al. v. NH Department of Environmental Services & NH Department of Environmental Services v. Joseph Marino, et al. - June 22, 2007
Potential Civil Rights Liability from Decisions Involving Federal Laws or Fundamental Property Rights
Koor Communications, Inc. v. City of LebanonKoor Communications, Inc. v. City of Lebanon - May 30, 2007
Unanimous Court Upholds Wetlands Ordinance
Maud Anderson & a. v. Motorsports Holdings, LLCMaud Anderson & a. v. Motorsports Holdings, LLC - May 25, 2007
Lawful Operation a Requirement for Protection of RSA 159-B
Residents Defending Their Homes & a. v. Lone Pine Hunters’ Club, Inc. & a.Residents Defending Their Homes & a. v. Lone Pine Hunters’ Club, Inc. & a. - May 15, 2007
Dog Bites Porch—Town Not Liable for Damages
Dan Cui v. Chief, Barrington Police DepartmentDan Cui v. Chief, Barrington Police Department - May 11, 2007
Remedies for Violation of the Right to Know Law
ATV Watch v. New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic DevelopmentATV Watch v. New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development - May 11, 2007
Court Clarifies Religious Tax Exemption
Appeal of City of Nashua (New Hampshire Board of Tax and Land Appeals)Appeal of City of Nashua (New Hampshire Board of Tax and Land Appeals) - May 1, 2007
Police Statements to the Media May Not Be Conditionally Privileged
Terry Thomas v. Telegraph Publishing Co.Terry Thomas v. Telegraph Publishing Co. - May 1, 2007
Change to Year-Round Use Is Not an Unlawful Expansion of Nonconforming Use
Severance v. Town of EpsomSeverance v. Town of Epsom - April 19, 2007
Lack of Findings in a ZBA Decision Is Not Necessarily “Error”
Kalil v. Town of Dummer ZBAKalil v. Town of Dummer ZBA - April 5, 2007
City Held Liable for Tortious Acts of Elected Official Under Respondeat Superior
Porter v. City of ManchesterPorter v. City of Manchester - March 20, 2007
ZBA’s Denial of Area Variance to Self-Storage Facility Overturned on Appeal
Malachy Glen Associates, Inc. v. Town of ChichesterMalachy Glen Associates, Inc. v. Town of Chichester - March 6, 2007
Supreme Court Clarifies Standard for Issuance of Preliminary Injunction
NH Department of Environmental Services v. MottoloNH Department of Environmental Services v. Mottolo - February 28, 2007
Building Permit for Class VI Road Lot Upheld
Blagbrough Family Realty Trust v. A&T Forest Products, Inc. & a.Blagbrough Family Realty Trust v. A&T Forest Products, Inc. & a. - January 31, 2007
Strict Time Limit for Rebuilding Nonconforming Uses Is Upheld…For Now
McKenzie v. Town of Eaton Zoning Board of AdjustmentMcKenzie v. Town of Eaton Zoning Board of Adjustment - January 24, 2007
Zoning Prohibition of Halfway Houses May Be Invalid; Court Revises ‘Intermediate Scrutiny’ Test
Community Resources for Justice, Inc. v. City of ManchesterCommunity Resources for Justice, Inc. v. City of Manchester - January 24, 2007
Compliance with Planning Board Procedures Is Not Strictly Scrutinized
Property Portfolio Group, LLC v. Town of DerryProperty Portfolio Group, LLC v. Town of Derry - January 18, 2007
Resubdivision Application Is Not Bound by Prior Approval
Feins v. Town of WilmotFeins v. Town of Wilmot - January 18, 2007
Court Provides Test for Charitable Property Tax Exemptions
ElderTrust of Florida, Inc. v. Town of EpsomElderTrust of Florida, Inc. v. Town of Epsom - December 21, 2006
Planning Board’s Expedited Site Review Process Upheld
Property Portfolio Group, LLC v. Town of DerryProperty Portfolio Group, LLC v. Town of Derry - December 20, 2006
Existing Buildings Not Grandfathered from State Fire Code Compliance
Walter W. Fischer v. New Hampshire State Building Code Review BoardWalter W. Fischer v. New Hampshire State Building Code Review Board
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