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NH Rev Stat § 498-A:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:11 - Possession; Entry and Payment of Compensation.

    498-A:11 Possession;  Entry and Payment of Compensation. –||I. The condemnor, after the filing of the declaration of taking, shall be entitled to possession or right of entry upon deposit with the board of the amount of just compensation as estimated by the condemnor, and interest shall not accrue thereafter on such sum, but shall only accrue on the amount of final award or judgment in excess thereof. The clerk of the board shall pay over the sum deposited upon demand to the condemnee. Whenever the board is satisfied that any person, whether holding under the owner or not, is preventing or obstructing the condemnor from entering upon or taking possession of the property after the condemnor is entitled to do so, it may grant such rights as it may think necessary or may proceed for contempt.||II. If within 60 days from the filing of the declaration of taking the condemnor has not deposited just compensation as provided in paragraph I, the board, upon petition of the condemnee, may compel the condemnor to file a declaration of estimated just compensation or, if the condemnor fails or refuses to file such declaration, may, at the cost of the condemnor, appoint an impartial expert appraiser to estimate such just compensation. The board may, after hearing, order the deposit of the amount of the estimated just compensation.||III. A condemnee who withdraws the sum deposited under either paragraph I or paragraph II shall be deemed to have waived all objections and defenses to the action and to the taking of his property except for any claim to greater compensation.||IV. Any amount deposited or withdrawn under this section is not admissible in evidence and shall not be referred to in any proceeding for the determination of just compensation.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1973, 256:9. 1981, 493:11. 1982, 42:79. 1983, 297:5, eff. Aug. 17, 1983.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:12 - Abandonment of Project.

    498-A:12 Abandonment of Project. –||I. If a condemnor has condemned a fee and thereafter abandons the purpose for which the property has been condemned, the condemnor may dispose of it by sale or otherwise; provided, however, that if the property has not been substantially improved, it may not be disposed of within 10 years of condemnation without first being offered to the condemnee, his heirs and assigns at the same price paid to the condemnee by the condemnor. The condemnee, his heirs and assigns shall be served with notice of the offer in the same manner as prescribed for the service of notices in RSA 498-A:4, and shall have 90 days after receipt of such notice to make the written acceptance thereof.||II. If a condemnor has acquired a fee and thereafter abandons the property, after the purpose is served for which the property was acquired, or abandons the property for any reason within 10 years of acquisition, the property may not be disposed of without first being offered to the landowner, his heirs and assigns at a price equal to the current appraised value of the property including any improvements made thereon. The landowner, his heirs and assigns shall be served notice pursuant to RSA 498-A:12, I. This provision shall not apply to those properties purchased as early or total acquisitions at the landowner's request.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1988, 42:1. 2003, 211:2, eff. July 1, 2003.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:13 - Repealed by 1982, 42:83, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.

    498-A:13 Repealed by 1982, 42:83, eff. Dec. 31, 1982. –|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:14 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:14 - Repealed by 1982, 42:83, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.

    498-A:14 Repealed by 1982, 42:83, eff. Dec. 31, 1982. –|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:15 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:15 - Clerk; Staff.

    498-A:15 Clerk;  Staff. –||The board shall have a clerk who shall be appointed by the board and who shall be a classified state employee. In the exercise of the authority and performance of the duties prescribed by law, the board shall have the authority, within the limits of the appropriation for such purposes, to employ such other staff as it shall deem necessary.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1977, 600:64. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:16 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:16 - Offices; Hearings.

    498-A:16 Offices;  Hearings. –||The board shall be provided with suitable office space in Concord, together with such furnishings and office equipment as shall be necessary for the administration of its business. All hearings before the board shall be open to the public, and each hearing shall be held in the county in which the declaration has been filed unless the parties agree to a hearing elsewhere. To the extent of available space, hearings shall be conducted in the respective county courthouse; otherwise, they shall be held in such place or places, accessible to the public, as the board shall direct.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:16-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:16-a - Filing Fee.

    498-A:16-a Filing Fee. –||The condemnor shall pay a fee of $100 for each condemnation proceeding brought before the board. The filing fees collected under this chapter shall be deposited to the general fund.|||Source. 1981, 493:12. 1982, 42:79. 1989, 408:77, eff. Aug. 4, 1989.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:17 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:17 - Repealed by 1993, 141:2, eff. July 16, 1993.

    498-A:17 Repealed by 1993, 141:2, eff. July 16, 1993. –|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:18 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:18 - Powers of Board.

    498-A:18 Powers of Board. –||The board and each of its members shall have the power to administer oaths and affirmations, to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and documents, and to adjourn proceedings from time to time.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:19 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:19 - View; Technical Rules Not Controlling; Burden of Proof.

    498-A:19 View;  Technical Rules Not Controlling;  Burden of Proof. –||The board in any case may, and at the request of a party shall, take a view of the premises, the subject of a declaration of taking. In any hearing before the board, the board shall not be bound by the technical rules of evidence and may, in its discretion, admit all testimony having reasonable probative value on the issue of just compensation. Issues of fact shall be determined upon the balance of probabilities and the burden of proof shall be upon the condemnor.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:20 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:20 - Record.

    498-A:20 Record. –||The board shall cause an accurate record of its hearings to be made.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:21 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:21 - Allocation of Board Expenses.

    498-A:21 Allocation of Board Expenses. –||I. The board shall keep an accurate record of its cost of operation, including the salaries and expenses of the board and board personnel, and shall determine the portion thereof attributable to each condemnor having proceedings before the board.||II. Subsequent to any board action, the board shall bill to and collect from each of the condemnors the amount attributable to each, except the department of transportation for proceedings involving land purchases utilizing highway funds.||III. Funds collected pursuant to paragraph II shall be disposed of as follows:||(a) There shall be transferred to the highway fund the sum, if any, remaining after the amount of the board's expenses attributable to proceedings involving land purchases utilizing highway funds is subtracted from the total amount transferred from the highway fund for the use of the board;||(b) Any balance remaining after the transfer provided for in subparagraph (a) above shall be deposited in the general fund.||IV. In the event the expenses of the board attributable to proceedings involving land purchases utilizing highway funds exceed the amount appropriated from highway funds for the expenses of the board, such excess shall be transferred from the highway fund to the general fund and all funds collected pursuant to paragraph II shall be deposited in the general fund.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1982, 42:79. 1997, 208:17. 2004, 257:34, eff. June 15, 2004.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:22 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:22 - State Agencies.

    498-A:22 State Agencies. –||With respect to any state agency, the expenses billed by the state treasurer to the agency may be a charge against the funds appropriated to the agency for the purchase of the parcel or parcels of land involved in the proceedings before the board.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:23 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:23 - Procedure Established; Guardian Ad Litem.

    498-A:23 Procedure Established;  Guardian Ad Litem. –||The board, on its own motion, may, or on petition of any party in interest shall, appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of minors, persons under disability, unborn or unascertained parties or parties whose whereabouts are unknown.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1973, 256:10. 1981, 493:13. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:24 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:24 - Board Action.

    498-A:24 Board Action. –||Upon receipt of the filing of a declaration of taking, and after any preliminary objections under RSA 498-A:9-a have been concluded, the board shall forthwith fix a time for hearing the parties on the issue of just compensation, and shall give notice thereof to all persons named in the declaration of taking as condemnor and as condemnee, and otherwise as justice may require. Such service shall be made in the manner prescribed in RSA 498-A:4, and shall be given at least 30 days prior to the date set for the hearing. The board may, after notice to all parties, upon its own motion or motion of any party, make such order for consolidation of any of the cases pending before it as justice and convenience requires.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1981, 493:14. 1982, 42:79. 2005, 171:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:25 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:25 - Method of Determination.

    498-A:25 Method of Determination. –||The board shall proceed to a determination of just compensation and shall hear evidence in that regard offered by the parties. The board shall first determine total compensation to be awarded on account of the taking and, if there is more than one person entitled to compensation, the award shall be apportioned among such persons, to each his proportionate share of the total compensation so found. The board may use its staff appraisers in evaluating a case before it.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1982, 42:79. 2003, 63:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:26 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:26 - Report of Board.

    498-A:26 Report of Board. –||I. Upon the conclusion of its deliberations, the board shall promptly file its report and send a copy thereof to each party or to their attorneys of record.||II. The report shall include:||(a) A statement of the case;||(b) The nature of the property taken;||(c) A schedule of special benefits, if any, found;||(d) The value of the property before and after the taking, if different, and the amount of damages;||(e) A schedule of damages awarded and the portion thereof payable to each condemnee;||(f) Findings of fact;||(g) A response to any requests for rulings of law that have been submitted by any interested parties; and||(h) Such other matters as the board shall deem relevant.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1977, 363:13. 1981, 493:15. 1982, 42:79. 1983, 297:6. 2003, 63:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2004.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:26-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:26-a - Awarding of Costs to Prevailing Party.

    498-A:26-a Awarding of Costs to Prevailing Party. –||If neither the condemnor nor the condemnee appeals from the award of the board as provided in RSA 498-A:27, the board shall award costs to the prevailing party.|||Source. 1975, 331:1. 1981, 493:16. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:26-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:26-b - Attorney's Fees.

    498-A:26-b Attorney's Fees. –||If the condemnee is the prevailing party solely on the issue of public use, he or she shall be entitled to reasonable attorney's fees.|||Source. 2006, 324:15, eff. Jan. 1, 2007.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:27 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:27 - Appeal on Damages.

    498-A:27 Appeal on Damages. –||Any party, condemnee or condemnor aggrieved by the amount of compensation awarded by the board may, within 20 days after the filing of the report of the board, and not afterwards (unless for good cause shown the superior court extends such time), file in the superior court a petition to have the damages reassessed, and the court shall assess the damages by jury, or by trial without jury if jury trial is waived, and award costs to the prevailing party. The trial in such case shall be de novo. If the sum of estimated just compensation paid to the condemnee pursuant to RSA 498-A:11 exceeds the amount of final judgment, the court shall enter judgment against the condemnee for the amount so paid to him in excess of final judgment.|||Source. 1971, 526:1. 1973, 256:11. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:28 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:28 - Review.

    498-A:28 Review. –||There shall be a right of review in every condemnation cause from the final judgment of the superior court to the supreme court in the manner provided for review of any other final judgment of the superior court.|||Source. 1971, 526:1, eff. July 1, 1971.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:29 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:29 - Repeals.

    498-A:29 Repeals. –||All acts or portions of acts inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed.|||Source. 1971, 526:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:30 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:30 - Effective Date.

    498-A:30 Effective Date. –||This chapter shall apply to all condemnation proceedings commenced on and after January 1, 1972.|||Source. 1971, 526:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1972.|
NH Rev Stat § 498-A:31 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 498-A - Eminent Domain Procedure Act|Section 498-A:31 - Compensation of Guardian Ad Litem.

    498-A:31 Compensation of Guardian Ad Litem. –||A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to RSA 498-A:4, III(a) shall be an attorney at law who shall be entitled to reasonable fees for services rendered as guardian ad litem. Upon approval by the board, said fees shall be paid by the condemnor.|||Source. 1977, 363:14. 1981, 493:17. 1982, 42:79, eff. Dec. 31, 1982.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:1 - Appointment.

    499:1 Appointment. –||The justices of the superior court shall appoint a clerk for each county; except that for Hillsborough county a clerk may be appointed for the court facility in Manchester serving the northern district of Hillsborough county and a clerk may be appointed for the court facility in Nashua serving the southern district of Hillsborough county. Any clerk may be removed at the pleasure of the court in accordance with personnel rules established by the supreme court.|||Source. RS 174:1. CS 183:1. 1855, 1659:21. GS 193:1. GL 212:1. PS 208:1. PL 320:1. RL 374:1. RSA 499:1. 1983, 383:69. 1991, 147:1, eff. Jan. 1, 1992.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:2 - Repealed by 1983, 383:78, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.

    499:2 Repealed by 1983, 383:78, I, eff. Jan. 1, 1984. –|
NH Rev Stat § 499:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:3 - Repealed by 1981, 328:3, XIV, eff. Aug. 16, 1981.

    499:3 Repealed by 1981, 328:3, XIV, eff. Aug. 16, 1981. –|
NH Rev Stat § 499:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:4 - Care of Records.

    499:4 Care of Records. –||The clerk shall keep all books, records, files and papers belonging to his office in a safe location when not in use, where they will be protected from fire, theft, water and the elements.|||Source. GS 22:9. GL 23:15. PS 208:4. PL 320:4. RL 374:4. RSA 499:4. 1981, 257:1, eff. Aug. 14, 1981.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:4-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:4-a - Destruction of Records.

    499:4-a Destruction of Records. –||The superior court shall establish, subject to the approval of the supreme court, retention and destruction schedules for original files, papers and records in cases and matters disposed of by the court. The superior court shall be responsible for the implementation of the schedules and for directing that any files having the potential for historical significance shall be preserved or transferred to any public historical society or corporation organized for the preservation of historical documents. The schedule may provide for original records to be sent to the records center established under RSA 5.|||Source. 1967, 107:1. 1992, 284:26, eff. Jan. 1, 1993.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:4-b (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:4-b - Placement of Original Records.

    499:4-b Placement of Original Records. –||If the superior court so determines, original files, papers and records in cases finally disposed of may be sent to the records and archives center established under RSA 8-B.|||Source. 1969, 330:1, eff. Aug. 29, 1969.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:5 - Repealed by 1983, 383:79, III, eff. July 1, 1984.

    499:5 Repealed by 1983, 383:79, III, eff. July 1, 1984. –|
NH Rev Stat § 499:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:6 - Repealed by 1983, 383:79, IV, eff. July 1, 1984.

    499:6 Repealed by 1983, 383:79, IV, eff. July 1, 1984. –|
NH Rev Stat § 499:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:7 - Repealed by 1983, 383:79, V, eff. July 1, 1984.

    499:7 Repealed by 1983, 383:79, V, eff. July 1, 1984. –|
NH Rev Stat § 499:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:8 - Repealed by 1983, 383:79, VI, eff. July 1, 1984.

    499:8 Repealed by 1983, 383:79, VI, eff. July 1, 1984. –|
NH Rev Stat § 499:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:9 - Executions for Fines, Etc.

    499:9 Executions for Fines, Etc. –||At or before the close of each term of the court, the clerk shall deliver to the sheriff proper executions, warrants or other processes for the collection of fines, costs or other money accruing to the state during the term, and transmit a list thereof to the supreme court.|||Source. RS 174:4. CS 183:4. GS 193:7. GL 212:7. PS 208:9. PL 320:9. RL 374:9. RSA 499:9. 1983, 383:23, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:10 - Neglect to Issue.

    499:10 Neglect to Issue. –||Any clerk who neglects to deliver to the sheriff any such execution, warrant or other process, or to transmit such list to the supreme court, shall be guilty of a violation for each neglect.|||Source. RS 174:4. CS 183:4. GS 193:8. GL 212:8. PS 208:10. PL 320:10. RL 374:10. RSA 499:10. 1973, 531:147. 1983, 383:24, eff. Jan. 1, 1984.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:10-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:10-a - Notice to Health Care Regulatory Boards.

    499:10-a Notice to Health Care Regulatory Boards. –||Every clerk of the superior court shall, upon the felony conviction of any person licensed or registered as a health care provider in the state of New Hampshire, notify the appropriate health care regulatory board of such conviction. The clerk's duty under this section shall be limited to those instances where the clerk reasonably believes or knows that the person is a licensed health care provider.|||Source. 1998, 125:1. 2003, 68:1, eff. July 26, 2003.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:11 - Deposited Records.

    499:11 Deposited Records. –||All records, files and papers required to be deposited in the office of the clerk by any law shall be and remain records, files and papers of the office, unless otherwise provided, and the clerk shall be the proper officer to attest copies thereof.|||Source. RS 174:5. CS 183:5. GS 193:9. GL 212:9. PS 208:12. PL 320:11. RL 374:11.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:12 - Allowances for Services.

    499:12 Allowances for Services. –||The court, acting as a body, may make such allowance as it thinks proper to the clerks of the several counties in full for services by them rendered for which no fees are established by law.|||Source. GS 193:10. GL 212:10. PS 208:13. PL 320:12. RL 374:12. 1951, 221:8, eff. Aug. 15, 1951.|
NH Rev Stat § 499:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LI - Courts|Title 499 - Clerks of Court|Section 499:13 - Appointment.

    499:13 Appointment. –||A clerk of court may appoint one or more deputies with the approval of the superior court to perform the duties of his office while the clerk is absent or unable from any cause to act. The deputies so appointed shall hold office during the incumbency or pleasure of the clerk.|||Source. 1911, 124:1. PL 320:13. RL 374:13. 1949, 96:1. RSA 499:13. 1957, 307:1, eff. Aug. 2, 1957.|