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NH Rev Stat § 542:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 542 - Arbitration of Disputes|Section 542:8 - Jurisdiction of Court to Confirm, Modify, or Vacate Award.

    542:8 Jurisdiction of Court to Confirm, Modify, or Vacate Award. –||At any time within one year after the award is made any party to the arbitration may apply to the superior court for an order confirming the award, correcting or modifying the award for plain mistake, or vacating the award for fraud, corruption, or misconduct by the parties or by the arbitrators, or on the ground that the arbitrators have exceeded their powers. Where an award is vacated and the time within which the agreement required the award to be made has not expired, the court may in its discretion, direct a rehearing by the arbitrators or by new arbitrators appointed by the court.|||Source. 1929, 147:1. RL 415:8.|
NH Rev Stat § 542:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 542 - Arbitration of Disputes|Section 542:9 - Judgment Upon Award.

    542:9 Judgment Upon Award. –||Upon the granting of an order confirming, modifying, or correcting an award, judgment may be entered in conformity therewith in the court wherein the order was granted.|||Source. 1929, 147:1. RL 415:9.|
NH Rev Stat § 542:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 542 - Arbitration of Disputes|Section 542:10 - Appeal.

    542:10 Appeal. –||An appeal may be taken from an order confirming, modifying, correcting, or vacating an award, or from a judgment entered upon an award as in the case of appeals from the superior to the supreme court.|||Source. 1929, 147:1. RL 415:10.|
NH Rev Stat § 542:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 542 - Arbitration of Disputes|Section 542:11 - Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases.

    542:11 Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases. –||I. The parties to any contested issues in a domestic relations case in superior court may file a stipulation prior to trial in which the parties and their attorneys, if any, agree to submit the case to arbitration. Upon the approval of the court, said stipulation shall be considered an agreement in writing to submit to arbitration within the scope of RSA 542:1. Filing of the stipulation shall stay the trial of the suit until arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the stipulation.||II. The parties shall select an arbitrator who shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of New Hampshire. The stipulation to submit to arbitration shall include the name of the arbitrator.||III. The parties shall be solely responsible for all fees and costs of arbitration.||IV. The stipulation to submit to arbitration shall include all outstanding issues which have not been resolved by prior court order or court approved stipulation.||V. The arbitrators shall issue written findings on all issues of law and fact.||VI. The arbitrator's decision and findings shall be submitted to the superior court and shall have the same effect as the report of a marital master.||VII. RSA 542:1, relative to validity of arbitration agreements, shall apply to this section when such agreements have been approved by the superior court.||VIII. The following provisions shall apply to arbitration under this section:||(a) RSA 542:2, relative to stay of proceedings brought in violation of arbitration agreements.||(b) RSA 542:3, relative to remedy in case of default; jurisdiction; proceedings.||(c) RSA 542:6, relative to depositions.||IX. RSA 542:5, relative to witnesses, and RSA 542:7, relative to awards, shall apply to this section, except that there shall be only one arbitrator appointed.||X. Any arbitration under this section may be terminated by the written agreement of all parties or at the written request of the arbitrator, in which case the matter shall be returned to the superior court.||XI. Unless inconsistent with this section, all provisions of law relative to domestic relations shall apply to a proceeding under this section.||XII. Nothing in this section shall restrict the court from enforcing existing orders, or granting and enforcing emergency orders.|||Source. 1991, 88:1, eff. May 13, 1991.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:1 - Scire Facias to Owner.

    543:1 Scire Facias to Owner. –||Whenever in any proceedings for the recovery of personal property it shall appear that the defendant has no title to or claim against the property sought to be recovered, otherwise than by lien, and that some person other than the plaintiff does or may claim the same, or may be entitled thereto, the court wherein such proceeding is pending shall summon such other party by scire facias if known, and if not known, then by publication.|||Source. 1905, 62:1. PL 359:1. RL 416:1.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:2 - Custody of Property.

    543:2 Custody of Property. –||Prior to the issuing of such notice the court shall receive the custody of the property, and may make such orders for the holding of the same, pending the determination of the right of the claimant thereto, as justice may require.|||Source. 1905, 62:2. PL 359:2. RL 416:2.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:3 - Appearance.

    543:3 Appearance. –||After such summons, whether personal or by publication, any claimant may appear upon such terms and by giving such security for costs as to the court may seem just, and if no claimant appears judgment may be given for the plaintiff by default, as in other cases.|||Source. 1905, 62:3. PL 359:3. RL 416:3.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:4 - Bond.

    543:4 Bond. –||Where notice is given by publication the plaintiff shall give bond satisfactory to the court, conditioned to appear and defend the title to said property, and to abide by the order of the court therein, if at any time within one year from the date of judgment any claimant shall appear and claim the property; after which period of time all other rights shall be barred.|||Source. 1905, 62:3. PL 359:4. RL 416:4.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:5 - Liens.

    543:5 Liens. –||The amount of the lien, if any, of the original defendant shall be determined by the court, and shall be paid by the person in whose favor judgment is rendered, before final judgment shall be entered.|||Source. 1905, 62:4. PL 359:5. RL 416:5.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:6 - Expenses.

    543:6 Expenses. –||There shall be a lien upon the property for such charges, services, and expenses as are necessary for the keeping of the same, pending litigation.|||Source. 1905, 62:4. PL 359:6. RL 416:6.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:7 - Disclaimer.

    543:7 Disclaimer. –||If it appears by the plea, answer, disclaimer, or deposition of the original defendant filed within the first thirty days of the term at which such action shall be entered or returnable that such defendant has no title to or claim against such property, otherwise than by lien, the defendant shall, upon delivering the subject matter of the suit in accordance with the order of the court, be discharged from further liability, and shall be entitled to costs in such sum as the court may deem just, and thereafter said proceeding shall be deemed to be in rem.|||Source. 1905, 62:5. PL 359:7. RL 416:7.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:8 - Costs.

    543:8 Costs. –||The costs of publication shall be borne by the parties in whose favor judgment is rendered.|||Source. 1905, 62:4. PL 359:8. RL 416:8.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:9 - Funds in Court.

    543:9 Funds in Court. –||Whenever in any proceeding in a court, funds subject to the order of the court are not paid over to the party entitled thereto, because his identity is not ascertained, or because he cannot be found or refuses to accept payment, the court may order that its officer, or the party having possession of the fund, shall pay the same to the state treasurer; and upon such payment and taking the receipt of the treasurer therefor, the holder shall be discharged from other accountability for the fund.|||Source. PL 359:9. RL 416:9.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:10 - Escheat.

    543:10 Escheat. –||Upon petition by the holder of any fund which is payable and unclaimed, but for less than the time period giving rise to a presumption of abandonment and a requirement to report to the state treasurer under RSA 471-C, the superior court, after notice and hearing, may decree payment thereof to the state treasurer, as presumably abandoned. The state treasurer shall thereafter hold such property subject to those provisions of RSA 471-C which apply to abandoned property delivered to the state treasurer pursuant to report.|||Source. PL 359:10. RL 416:10. RSA 543:10. 1965, 214:7. 1988, 256:5, eff. June 29, 1988.|
NH Rev Stat § 543:11, 543:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 543 - The Relief of Depositaries|Section 543:11, 543:12 - Repealed by 1965, 214:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966.

    543:11, 543:12 Repealed by 1965, 214:2, eff. Jan. 1, 1966. –|
NH Rev Stat § 544:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:1 - Definitions.

    544:1 Definitions. –||For the purpose of this chapter place shall include any building, erection or place or any separate part or portion thereof or the ground itself; person shall include any individual, corporation, association, partnership, trustee, lessee, agent or assignee; nuisance shall mean any place as above defined in or upon which lewdness, assignation, prostitution or the illegal manufacture, sale or keeping for sale of intoxicating liquor is conducted, permitted, continued or exists, and the personal property and contents used in conducting or maintaining any such place for any such purpose.|||Source. 1919, 95:1. PL 360:1. RL 418:1.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:2 - Persons Responsible.

    544:2 Persons Responsible. –||Any person who shall use, occupy, establish or conduct a nuisance as defined in RSA 544:1, or aid or abet therein, and the owner, agent or lessee of any interest in any such nuisance, together with the persons employed in or in control of any such nuisance by any such owner, agent or lessee, shall be guilty of maintaining a nuisance and shall be enjoined as hereinafter provided.|||Source. 1919, 95:2. PL 360:2. RL 418:2.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:3 - Complainants.

    544:3 Complainants. –||Whenever a nuisance exists the attorney general, the county attorney, or any person who is a citizen of the state or has an office therein, may commence a proceeding in equity in the name of the state, upon the relation of such attorney general, county attorney or person, to abate such nuisance and perpetually enjoin the persons maintaining the same from further maintenance thereof.|||Source. 1919, 95:3. PL 360:3. RL 418:3. RSA 544:3. 1959, 12:1.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:4 - Venue.

    544:4 Venue. –||Such proceeding shall be in the superior court of the county or judicial district thereof in which the property is located.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:4. RL 418:4. RSA 544:4. 1992, 284:48, eff. July 1, 1992.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:5 - Filing; Notice.

    544:5 Filing;  Notice. –||At or before the commencement thereof a sworn complaint, containing the names of the parties, the object of the action and a brief description of the property affected thereby and the facts constituting the nuisance, shall be served upon the defendants and filed in the office of the clerk of the superior court for the county, together with an affidavit of such service.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:5. RL 418:5.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:6 - Temporary Injunction.

    544:6 Temporary Injunction. –||After such filing, application for a temporary injunction may be made to the superior court, who shall grant a hearing thereon within ten days thereafter.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:6. RL 418:6. RSA 544:6. 1967, 132:34, eff. July 18, 1967.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:7 - Ex Parte Order.

    544:7 Ex Parte Order. –||Where such application for a temporary injunction has been made the court may, on application of the complainant, issue an ex parte order restraining the defendants and all other persons from removing or in any manner interfering with the personal property and contents of the place where such nuisance is alleged to exist until the decision of the court granting or refusing such injunction and until the further order of the court.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:7. RL 418:7. RSA 544:7. 1967, 132:35, eff. July 18, 1967.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:8 - Service of Order.

    544:8 Service of Order. –||The restraining order may be served by giving in hand a copy of said order to any person in charge of said place or residing therein, or by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place at or upon one or more of the principal doors or entrances to such place.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:8. RL 418:8.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:9 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:9 - Inventory.

    544:9 Inventory. –||The officer serving such restraining order may enter on the premises, and shall forthwith make and return into court an inventory of the personal property and contents situated in and used in conducting or maintaining such nuisance.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:9. RL 418:9.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:10 - Violations of Order.

    544:10 Violations of Order. –||Any violation of such order, or mutilation or removal of such order so posted, shall be a contempt of court; provided, that such posted order contains a notice to that effect.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:10. RL 418:10.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:11 - Notice of Hearing.

    544:11 Notice of Hearing. –||A copy of the complaint, together with a notice of the time and place of the hearing of the application for a temporary injunction, shall be served upon the defendants at least five days before such hearing.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:11. RL 418:11.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:12 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:12 - Continuance.

    544:12 Continuance. –||If the hearing be then continued at the instance of any defendant the temporary writ as prayed shall be granted as a matter of course.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:12. RL 418:12.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:13 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:13 - Answer.

    544:13 Answer. –||Each defendant so notified shall give the complainant or his attorney a sworn copy of his answer on or before the date fixed in said notice for the hearing, and shall file the answer with the clerk of the court.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:13. RL 418:13.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:14 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:14 - Extending Time of Answer.

    544:14 Extending Time of Answer. –||The court may allow additional time for answering; provided, that such extension shall not prevent the issuing of said temporary injunction as prayed for.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:14. RL 418:14.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:15 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:15 - Traversing Allegations of Answer.

    544:15 Traversing Allegations of Answer. –||The allegations of the answer shall be deemed to be traversed without further pleading.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:15. RL 418:15.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:16 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:16 - Hearing; Order.

    544:16 Hearing;  Order. –||If upon the hearing the allegations are sustained the court or justice shall issue a temporary injunction without bond, restraining the defendants and any other persons from continuing the nuisance.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:16. RL 418:16.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:17 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:17 - Violations of Order.

    544:17 Violations of Order. –||Any violation thereof shall be contempt of court, to be punished as hereinafter provided.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:17. RL 418:17.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:18 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:18 - Closing Order.

    544:18 Closing Order. –||If at the time of granting a temporary injunction it shall further appear that the person owning, in control or in charge of the nuisance so enjoined has received five days' notice of the hearing, and such person shall not show that the nuisance complained of has been abated, or that he proceeded forthwith to enforce his rights under the provisions of RSA 544:41, the court or justice shall forthwith issue an order closing the place against its use for any purpose until final decision shall be rendered on the application for a permanent injunction.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:18. RL 418:18.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:19 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:19 - Continuing Injunction.

    544:19 Continuing Injunction. –||Such order shall also continue in effect for such further period any restraining order already issued, or, if not so issued, shall include such an order restraining for such period the removal of or interference with the personal property and contents located thereat or therein, as hereinbefore provided.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:19. RL 418:19.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:20 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:20 - Release to Owner.

    544:20 Release to Owner. –||The owner of any real or personal property so closed or restrained, or to be closed or restrained, may appear at any time between the filing of the complaint and the hearing on the application for a permanent injunction, and, upon payment of all costs incurred and upon filing a bond with sureties to be approved by the clerk in the full value of the property to be ascertained by the court conditioned that such owner will immediately abate the nuisance and prevent the same from being established or kept until the decision shall have been rendered on the application for a permanent injunction, the court, if satisfied of the good faith of the owner and that, with reasonable care and diligence, such owner could not have known of the illegal use, shall deliver such real or personal property or both to the respective owners thereof, and cancel or refrain from issuing any temporary restraining orders.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:20. RL 418:20.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:21 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:21 - Limitation.

    544:21 Limitation. –||The release of any real or personal property under the foregoing provision shall not release it from any judgment, lien, penalty or liability to which it may be otherwise subjected by law.|||Source. 1919, 95:4. PL 360:21. RL 418:21.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:22 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:22 - Trial First Term.

    544:22 Trial First Term. –||The proceeding shall be in order for trial at the first term.|||Source. 1919, 95:5. PL 360:22. RL 418:22.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:23 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:23 - Evidence.

    544:23 Evidence. –||Evidence of the general reputation of the place or an admission or finding of guilt of any person under the criminal laws against prostitution, lewdness or assignation at any such place shall be admissible for the purpose of proving the existence of said nuisance and shall be prima facie evidence thereof and of knowledge of and of acquiescence and participation therein, on the part of the person or persons charged with maintaining said nuisance, as herein defined.|||Source. 1919, 95:5. PL 360:23. RL 418:23.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:24 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:24 - Dismissal.

    544:24 Dismissal. –||If the complaint is filed by a private person it shall not be dismissed except upon a sworn statement by the complainant and his attorney, setting forth the reasons why the proceeding should be dismissed, nor unless the dismissal is approved by the county attorney in writing or in open court.|||Source. 1919, 95:5. PL 360:24. RL 418:24. RSA 544:24. 1959, 12:1.|
NH Rev Stat § 544:25 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title LV - Proceedings in Special Cases|Title 544 - Remedies for Certain Nuisances|Section 544:25 - Refusal to Dismiss.

    544:25 Refusal to Dismiss. –||If the court is of the opinion that the proceeding ought not to be dismissed he may direct the county attorney to prosecute it to judgment at the expense of the county.|||Source. 1919, 95:5. PL 360:25. RL 418:25. RSA 544:25. 1959, 12:1.|