Section 507:15-a – Vexatious Litigants.
507:15-a Vexatious Litigants. – I. In this section, " vexatious litigant " means an individual who has been found by a judge to have filed 3 or more frivolous lawsuits which the judge finds, by clear and convincing evidence, were initiated for the primary purpose of harassment. II. The court may require a vexatious […]
Section 507:15-b – Powers of Court.
507:15-b Powers of Court. – RSA 507:15 and RSA 507:15-a shall not be construed to diminish the inherent power of any court to grant appropriate relief not specified in those sections. Source. 2013, 181:1, eff. July 2, 2013.
Section 507:16 – Punitive Damages Outlawed.
507:16 Punitive Damages Outlawed. – No punitive damages shall be awarded in any action, unless otherwise provided by statute. Source. 1986, 227:3, eff. July 1, 1986.
Section 507:17 – Actions Against Governmental Units; Definition; Court Records.
507:17 Actions Against Governmental Units; Definition; Court Records. – I. " Governmental unit " means the state and any political subdivision within the state including any county, city, town, precinct, school district, chartered public school, school administrative unit, or departments or agencies thereof. II. In any action against a governmental unit where the governmental […]
Section 507:10 – By or Against Executor.
507:10 By or Against Executor. – An action by or against an executor or administrator shall be brought in the same county or judicial district thereof or in one of the counties or judicial district thereof in which it might have been brought by or against the testator or intestate at the time of […]
Section 507:11 – Change of Venue.
507:11 Change of Venue. – The superior court may change the venue in any civil proceeding when justice or convenience requires it. Source. 1907, 135:1. PL 328:3. RL 384:3.
Section 507:12 – Liens Not Affected by.
507:12 Liens Not Affected by. – No lien obtained by attachment or otherwise shall be abated or in any way affected thereby. Source. 1907, 135:2. PL 328:4. RL 384:4.
Section 507:13 – County Expenses Where Venue Changed.
507:13 County Expenses Where Venue Changed. – Whenever in any case the venue is changed by order of court, and the case is tried by a jury in the county to which it is transferred, such county shall have judgment and execution against the county from which it is transferred for the fees due […]
Section 507:14 – Repealed by 1973, 72:41, eff. June 3, 1973.
507:14 Repealed by 1973, 72:41, eff. June 3, 1973. –
Section 507:15 – Penalties for Frivolous Actions.
507:15 Penalties for Frivolous Actions. – If, upon the hearing of any contract or tort action, it clearly appears to the court that the action or any defense is frivolous or intended to harass or intimidate the prevailing party, then the court, upon motion of the prevailing party or on its own motion, may […]