Legal Opinion
City of Laconia v. Laconia District Court
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided December 29, 1982No. 81-359, 81-404, 82-040PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDouglas, J.
These consolidated cases present important issues of statewide concern regarding the State’s juvenile laws, RSA chapters 169-B, 169-C, and 169-D. The questions involve whether the delinquent or neglected children in these cases were properly placed, and which governmental units are ultimately liable for the expenses of placement and maintenance.
I. John M. and David C.: Placement Standards.
On August 21, 1981, John M. was adjudicated delinquent by the Keene District Court {Davis, J.) and was given a ninety-day suspended sentence at the Cheshire County House of Correction for what would be the…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- In Re Russell C.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1980
- Wood v. General Electric Co.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1979
- Juvenile Case 1089Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1979
- Ebelt v. EbeltSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1961
- Chesley v. Estate of ChesleySupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1977
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3Cited by8 opinions
- Henry Malachowski and Julia Malachowski v. City of KeeneCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1986
- City of Claremont v. TruellSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1985
- Theresa S. v. Superintendent of Youth Development CenterSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1985
- In re DoeSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1985
- In re Lisa G.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1986
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