Kinchla v. Baumner

The question before the court is whether RSA 510:4 I (Supp. 1973) confers jurisdiction over a defendant who was a resident at the time of the occurrence out of which the cause of action arose but who had become a nonresident before the time of service. We hold that it does.

Plaintiffs brought an action for deceit in the sale of land and buildings. Service of process was made in accordance with RSA 510:4 II (Supp. 1973). Defendants appeared specially and filed a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. After a hearing, the motion was granted and plaintiffs’ exception was transferred by…