Rousseau v. Eshleman

In this case of first impression, we must determine whether attorneys in this State are exempt from the application of the consumer protection act, RSA chapter 358-A. The defendant attorney, Maris Eshleman, appeals from the Trial Court’s {C. Flynn, J.) denial of his post-trial motions to set aside the verdict, for remit*565titur, and to vacate judgment. The plaintiff cross appeals from the court’s disallowance of enhanced damages. Concluding that the trial court erred, we remand for a new trial.

During the fall of 1980, the plaintiff was considering the purchase of five residential duplexes and…