Town of Littleton v. Taylor

Three taxpayers (the intervenors) from the Town of Littleton (the town) appeal an order of the Superior Court {Morrill, J.) dismissing the town’s petition for declaratory judgment. The intervenors argue that RSA 669:7 (1986) and the common law doctrine of incompatibility of offices precludes the defendant’s simultaneous employment as librarian and service as town selectman. The defendant cross-appeals an order of the Superior Court {Morrill, J.) deny*421ing her motion for attorney’s fees. The defendant argues that she should be awarded attorney’s fees under the “public trust” theory set forth in…