Doggett v. Town of North Hampton Zoning Board of Adjustment

The issue in this case is whether RSA 508:10 (1983), the “second suit” or “savings” statute, applies to a second appeal brought in superior court by the plaintiff, Barbara Doggett, from a decision of the defendant, the Town of North Hampton (town) Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA). See RSA 677:4 (1986). The Superior Court (Gray, J.) granted the ZBA’s motion to dismiss, and Doggett now appeals to this court. We reverse and remand.

The underlying dispute concerns a building permit Doggett received from the building inspector and board of selectmen to build a house and garage on her property in…