If you have ever driven through newer developments, you may have seen that many of them have ponds. These ponds are installed to assist with stormwater damage by giving the water a place to go. There are a couple different types of ponds used in new developments but first, let’s discuss some of the potential damaging effects of stormwater runoff. … Read the rest
Archives for February 2023
Appeal of Todd McIntire
Wetland Council Decision Upheld – Beneficiary Lacks Standing to Bring Claim on Behalf of Trust
In a November 2022 order, the New Hampshire Supreme Court (the “Court”) affirmed a ruling of the New Hampshire Wetlands Council (the “Wetlands Council”), holding that a trust beneficiary lacked the requisite standing to maintain an action challenging the issuance of a shoreland impact permit.… Read the rest
Benner v. Grenier
New Hampshire Supreme Court Issues Mixed Ruling in Sibling Estate Squabble
In a December 1, 2022, Order, the Supreme Court of New Hampshire (the “Court”) rendered judgment on a matter concerning a sibling versus sibling fight over their mother’s estate. In the case of Gaetane Benner v. Claudetter Grenier (Case No. 2021-0506), Plaintiff Gaetane Benner (“Plaintiff”) appealed an order of … Read the rest
How to Read a Property Tax Card And Confirm The Info Is Correct
Have you ever looked at your property tax card? If you haven’t, you may want to check it out sooner than later. We have heard from a few people that they were paying too much in property taxes. The reason being their property tax card had incorrect information listed. Your tax card may not have any errors. However, you won’t … Read the rest
TransFarmations, Inc. v. Town of Amherst
New Hampshire Supreme Court Reverses Planning Board Decision – Clarifies Fisher Subsequent Application Doctrine
In November 30, 2022, opinion, the New Hampshire Supreme Court (the “Court”) clarified the longstanding case law established in Fisher v. City of Dover, otherwise known as the Fisher subsequent application doctrine, which relates to the standard by which planning boards or zoning boards of … Read the rest
Keene Auto Body v. State Farm
ATTENTION INSURANCE COMPANIES! It’s time to look closely at those anti-assignment clauses
The New Hampshire Supreme Court (the “Court”) recently issued an opinion that will have insurance companies taking a much closer look at their anti-assignment clauses. In a controversial decision handed down November 15, 2022, the Court addressed the appeal of an order granting Defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile … Read the rest