508:1 Limitation of Chapter. – The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to cases in which a different time is limited by statute. Source. RS 181:11. CS 192:11. GS 202:10. GL 221:10. PS 217:10. PL 329:10. RL 385:10.
508:10 Second Suit. – If judgment is rendered against the plaintiff in an action brought within the time limited therefor, or upon a writ of error thereon, and the right of action is not barred by the judgment, a new action may be brought thereon in one year after the judgment. Source. RS 181:10. […]
508:11 Breach of Contract to Marry. – Breach of contract to marry shall not constitute an injury or wrong recognized by law, and no action, suit, or proceeding shall be maintained therefor. Source. 1941, 150:1, 2. RL 385:11.
508:12 Aid at Scene of Emergency or to Victim of Crime. – I. If any person in good faith renders emergency care at the place of the happening of an emergency or to a victim of a crime or delinquent act or while in transit in an ambulance or rescue vehicle, to a person […]
508:12-a Limitation of Liability. – I. No licensed physician, registered nurse or hospital shall be liable in a suit for damages as a result of any act or omission related to advice, consultation or orders given in good faith to emergency medical care providers licensed under RSA 153-A, by radio, telephone or other remote […]
508:12-b Liability Limited; Fire Department, Emergency Service, and Rescue Squad Members. – I. No person who is a volunteer, "part paid" or "call" member of a nonprofit fire department, emergency service or rescue squad operating in any political subdivision shall be held personally liable in any action to recover for personal injury or property […]
508:12-c Liability Limited for Certain Out-of-State Emergency Services. – When a police officer, firefighter, or other emergency services worker from an out-of-state entity responds to an emergency in New Hampshire, such out-of-state entity and its employees and volunteers shall have all the same liability limitations to which a New Hampshire entity, police officer, firefighter, […]
508:12-d Liability Limited; Licensed Engineers and Architects. – I. Any engineer or engineering firm, architect, or architectural firm licensed pursuant to RSA 310-A who, in good faith, voluntarily and without charge or compensation, acting under the direction of the director of the division of homeland security and emergency management, the state fire marshal, or […]
508:13 Professional Malpractice; Evidence. – In determining whether the person against whom a malpractice claim has been made has met the applicable standard of care, the jury or judge shall not be bound or limited by the standard of care accepted or established with respect to any particular geographical area or locality, but shall […]
508:14 Landowner Liability Limited. – I. An owner, occupant, or lessee of land, including the state or any political subdivision, who without charge permits any person to use land for recreational purposes or as a spectator of recreational activity, shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage in the absence of intentionally […]
508:15 Donors and Distributors of Food. – I. As used in this section: (a) "Donor" means any person, corporation, unincorporated business entity, non-profit corporation or entity which donates food or harvests food for distribution. "Donor" includes any non-profit "food bank" which shall collect, store and distribute food without charge or at a charge sufficient […]
508:16 Directors and Officers of Charitable Organizations or Societies; Liability Limited. – I. For the purposes of this section: (a) "Director" means a person who serves without compensation on the board of trustees or board of directors of a charitable organization or society organized or incorporated in this state or having a principal place […]
508:17 Volunteers; Nonprofit Organizations; Liability Limited. – I. Any person who is a volunteer of a nonprofit organization or government entity shall be immune from civil liability in any action brought on the basis of any act or omission resulting in damage or injury to any person if: (a) The nonprofit organization or government […]
508:17-a Agents Assisting Certain State Departments; Liability Limited. – I. Any person who acts as an agent to the department of health and human services or the department of safety by providing assistance in response to a specific public health or public safety incident shall be protected from claims and civil actions arising from […]
508:18 Liability Limited; Health Care Facilities and Personnel. – I. No health care facility licensed under RSA 151, licensed physician, registered nurse, certified physician’s assistant or qualified medical technician or medical technologist ordered by a law enforcement officer to perform a test, medical examination or procedure on a person in the custody of such […]
508:18-a Law Enforcement Agencies; Limitation on Liability for Injuries Caused by Dogs Used in Law Enforcement Work. – No law enforcement officer or agency shall be held liable for damages resulting from injuries caused by a dog used in law enforcement work provided that: I. The officer and the dog have completed training together […]
508:19 Liability; Equine Activities. – I. In this section: (a) "Engages in an equine activity" means rides or drives an equine; or assists in medical treatment of an equine; or is a passenger upon an equine; or is a passenger in a vehicle drawn by an equine; or trains, whether mounted or unmounted, an […]
508:2 Real Actions. – I. No action for the recovery of real estate shall be brought after 20 years from the time the right to recover first accrued to the party claiming it or to some persons under whom the party claims. II. No action for the recovery of real estate pursuant to rights […]
508:20 Wrongful Death Action on Behalf of Nonsupported Child; Recovery Limited. – No parent shall receive any portion of an award of damages or an out-of-court settlement resulting from any claim or action for wrongful death on behalf of such parent’s dependent child, until such parent has paid in full any child support arrearages […]
508:21 Liability Limited; Manufacturers, Distributors, Dealers, or Importers of Firearms or Ammunition. – I. In this section: (a) " Manufacturer " means: (1) A person who is engaged in a business to import, make, produce, create, or assemble a qualified product, and who designs or formulates, or has engaged another person to design or […]
