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2018 New Hampshire Revised Statutes
Title LIII - Proceedings in Court
Chapter 519-B - Screening Panels for Medical Injury Claims
Section 519-B:10 - Effect of Panel Findings.
Universal Citation: NH Rev Stat § 519-B:10 (2018)
519-B:10 Effect of Panel Findings. –
Unanimous findings entered by the panel under RSA 519-B:6, I shall be implemented as follows:
I. If findings are in the plaintiff's favor, the defendant shall promptly enter into negotiations to pay the claim or admit liability. If liability is admitted, the claim may be submitted to the panel, upon agreement of the parties, for determination of damages. If the claim goes to a trial, the findings of the panel are admissible as provided in RSA 519-B:8, I(b).
II. If the findings are in the defendant's favor, the plaintiff shall release the claim or claims based on the findings, without payment, or be subject to the admissibility of those findings under RSA 519-B:8, I(c).
Unanimous findings entered by the panel under RSA 519-B:6, I shall be implemented as follows:
I. If findings are in the plaintiff's favor, the defendant shall promptly enter into negotiations to pay the claim or admit liability. If liability is admitted, the claim may be submitted to the panel, upon agreement of the parties, for determination of damages. If the claim goes to a trial, the findings of the panel are admissible as provided in RSA 519-B:8, I(b).
II. If the findings are in the defendant's favor, the plaintiff shall release the claim or claims based on the findings, without payment, or be subject to the admissibility of those findings under RSA 519-B:8, I(c).
Source. 2005, 197:1, eff. Aug. 29, 2005.
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