Bourassa v. Keene

The question raised in this case is whether a party can appeal the decision of a board of adjustment to the Superior Court without first applying for a rehearing before the board. RSA 31:74 in pertinent part reads as follows: “Motion for rehearing. Within twenty days after any order or decision of the board of adjustment . . . any party to the action or proceedings, or any person directly affected, thereby, may apply for a rehearing in respect to any matter determined in the action or proceeding, or covered or included in the order, specifying in the motion for rehearing the ground therefor,…