Hook v. Simes

The notice of appeal required by R. L., c. 365, s. 4, “is an essential component of the procedural action necessary to the bringing of an appeal .... 'without a compliance with these provisions there is no valid appeal.’ ” Arnold v. Hay, 95 N. H. 499, 500; Parker’s Appeal, 15 N. H. 24; Clough v. Sanders, 53 N. H. 618, 619. Although this section does not specify to whom notice should be given “there can be no doubt that the leading object and policy of the statute . . . was to secure notice to the appellee and all parties interested.” Tilton v. Tilton, 35 N. H. 430, 432.

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