The doctrine of estoppel-by-deed prevents sellers of real estate from later denying the existence and use of certain private easements referenced in a deed. The New Hampshire Supreme Court reiterated this doctrine earlier this year in Loeffler v. Bernier (March 31, 2020).
Deeds transferring real property include legal descriptions so all parties are clear on the boundaries of the … Read the rest
Effective July 1, 2020, a new option exists for appealing certain land use decisions involving questions of “housing” or “housing development.” The New Hampshire Housing Appeals board, based in Concord, NH, is meant to provide a faster and more cost-effective route for appealing local zoning decisions than the superior court. The boards’ jurisdiction and procedures are found in RSA 679… Read the rest
On July 24, 2020, the New Hampshire Supreme Court overruled the trial court’s dismissal of a breach of contract lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. – the parent company of Instagram.
I) Trial Court Proceedings
The plaintiff in the case, Teatotaller, runs a bubble tea delivery service in Somersworth, N.H. Teatotaller initially filed a small claims case against Facebook based on an … Read the rest
Most people use easements in their daily life without ever thinking much about their legal right to do so – whether it’s using a long driveway to access a residence or flushing a toilet relies on underground pipes to connect to the municipal system.
However, the continuing validity of an easement depends on various legal doctrines get applied to the … Read the rest