Blake v. State

On August 9, 1974, plaintiff filed a complaint in superior court against the State of New Hampshire claiming that he was illegally discharged from his employment with the State and seeking either reinstatement with back pay or damages. Tn the complaint as amended, plaintiff asserted that his discharge was illegal for three reasons: (1.) he was removed from office without cause and without prior notice and hearing in violation of his commission of office; (2.) his employment by the State constituted a contract at will which was terminated as the result of bad faith, malice and retaliation; and…