Kelley v. Hopkinton Village Precinct

RSA 31:77 provides for appeal from the decision of a zoning board of adjustment “by petition to the superior court” within thirty days after final action by the board. RSA 31:80 directs: “Upon the filing of an appeal, the clerk of court shall issue an order of notice requiring a certified copy of the record appealed from to be filed with the court. ” The statute permits interested parties to appear, and provides that “ the court may order such persons to be joined as parties as justice may require. ” RSA 31:79. However it imposes no requirement of notice to any party in advance of the filing…