There is a newer version of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes
2010 New Hampshire Statutes
TITLE LI COURTS
CHAPTER 502-A DISTRICT COURTS
Section 502-A:16-a Change of Venue in Possessory Actions Regarding Residential Property.
NH Rev Stat § 502-A:16-a (1996 through Reg Sess) What's This?
502-A:16-a Change of Venue in Possessory Actions Regarding Residential Property. – Venue in possessory actions concerning residential property brought pursuant to RSA 540 which are initiated in a judicial district other than that in which the defendant resides may be transferred as follows:
I. In cases based on grounds other than nonpayment of rent, venue shall be transferred to the judicial district in which the defendant resides at the request of the defendant.
II. In cases based on nonpayment of rent, venue may be transferred to the judicial district in which defendant resides when the court, in its discretion, determines that justice so requires.
Source. 1998, 25:7, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. New Hampshire may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
