516:1 Summons. – A summons or subpoena not executed under seal shall be as effectual as though sealed. Writs of summons to witnesses shall be substantially in the form following: THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE __________ ss. To __________: You are required to appear at __________, in the county of __________, on the __________ […]
516:10 Order; Summons. – Upon the petition of a party to such proceeding, a justice of the superior court may issue such order as shall seem to the court to be reasonable and just, requiring such director, officer or agent to appear and testify in such proceeding, and upon such order the clerk of […]
516:11 Service of Summons. – Such summons may be served either within or without the state, and may require the person summoned to produce books, records and papers in connection with his testimony. Source. 1903, 37:2. PL 336:10. RL 392:10.
516:12 Commissioner, Issuance of Summons by. – Upon like petition, the court may issue a commission to any special commissioner, authorizing him to summon or cause to be summoned such director, officer or agent to appear before him and give his deposition for use in such proceeding, and such summons may require the person […]
516:13 Fees. – Any witness so summoned to testify or give his deposition shall be paid such fees for attendance and travel as witnesses are entitled to under the laws of the state in which the testimony or deposition is to be given. Source. 1903, 37:4. PL 336:12. RL 392:12.
516:14 Double Fees. – If the witness shall be summoned to come from another state into this state he shall be paid double fees for his travel and attendance. Source. 1903, 37:4. PL 336:13. RL 392:13.
516:15 Neglect to Attend. – If any such director, officer or agent shall wilfully neglect or refuse to appear, produce books, records or papers, or to testify or give his deposition as required by such order or summons, the superior court, upon notice and hearing, may thereupon appoint a receiver to manage and control […]
516:16 Repealed by 2019, 346:157, V, eff. July 1, 2019. –
516:16-a Repealed by 2019, 346:157, VI, eff. July 1, 2019. –
516:17 Repealed by 1994, 273:4, eff. June 6, 1994. –
516:18 Limitation. – In civil causes the party prevailing shall be entitled to tax for the travel of witnesses residing out of the state to the line of the state only, unless the court specially orders otherwise. Source. 1883, 66:1. PS 287:15. PL 336:20. RL 392:18.
516:19 Swearing. – No other ceremony shall be necessary in swearing than holding up the right hand, but any other form or ceremony may be used which the person to whom the oath is administered professes to believe more binding upon the conscience. Source. RS 188:10. CS 200:10. 1860, 2364. GS 209:10. GL 228:10. […]
516:2 Issue of Summons by Clerks. – Such writ may be issued by the clerk of any court for witnesses in any case pending therein. Source. RS 188:3, 4. CS 200:3, 4. GS 209:2. GL 228:2. PS 224:2. PL 336:2. RL 392:2.
516:20 Affirmation. – Persons scrupulous of swearing may affirm; the word "affirm" being used in administering the oath, instead of the word "swear," and the words " this you do under the pains and penalties of perjury," instead of the words " So help you God." Source. RS 188:11. CS 200:11. GS 209:11. GL […]
516:21 Religious Opinions. – No person who believes in the existence of a supreme being shall be excluded from testifying on account of his opinions on matters of religion. Source. RS 188:9. CS 200:9. GS 209:12. GL 228:12. PS 224:12. PL 336:23. RL 392:21.
516:22 Interest. – No person shall be excused or excluded from testifying or giving his deposition in any civil cause by reason of his interest therein, as a party or otherwise. Source. 1857, 1952:1. 1858, 2090:1. GS 209:13. GL 228:13. 1885, 27:1. PS 224:13. PL 336:24. RL 392:22.
516:23 Party Deponent. – No party shall be compelled, in testifying or giving a deposition, to disclose the names of the witnesses by whom nor the manner in which he proposes to prove his case, nor, in giving a deposition, to produce any writing which is material to his case or defense, unless the […]
516:24 Repealed by 1986, 210:1, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1987. –
516:25 Repealed by 1994, 57:1, II, eff. Jan. 1, 1995. –
516:25-a Statements of Minors in Certain Civil Cases. – In all civil actions, suits or proceedings to recover damages on behalf of a minor child for abuse or assault, including sexual abuse or sexual assault, any statement of the minor child alleged to have been the victim of such abuse or assault shall not […]
