New Hampshire HB-281 increases the maximum amount of damages that may be claimed in Small Claims Court to $7,500. Originally established as a simple, speedy and informal process for lay people to resolve small disputes, the Small Claims procedure can be a useful tool for businesses to efficiently collect smaller business debts. Businesses often have…
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Business and Commercial Dispute Docket Established in NH Superior Court
New Hampshire has now followed other states in the creation of its first ever specialized “Business Court.” Enacted in 2008, SB-378 creates a separate Business and Commercial Dispute Docket within the Superior Court. The aim of the new Business Docket is to alleviate overcrowded court systems by providing more efficient and specialized procedures for complex…