Legal Opinion
Barton v. Hayes
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
Decided June 6, 1996No. 95-004PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrock, C.J.
The defendant, Kimberly A. Hayes, appeals the Superior Court (Smith, J.) denial of her motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction based on improper service of process and the court’s subsequent denial of her motion to strike a default judgment. We reverse and remand.
The parties do not dispute the following facts. In 1991, the plaintiff, Carol J. Barton, and the defendant, while operating separate automobiles, were involved in an accident in Lebanon. Both the plaintiff and the defendant were then residents of New Hampshire. The plaintiff brought an action in superior court and first attempted…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Lachapelle v. Town of GoffstownSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1991
- Brodowski v. SupowitzSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1982
- Morel v. MarableSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1980
- Morriss v. Towle Hill Associates, Inc.Supreme Court of New Hampshire · 1994
- Beggs v. Reading CompanySupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1961
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3Cited by8 opinions
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