Hanover Investment Corp. v. Town of Hanover

The defendant, Town of Hanover (town), appeals a decision of the Superior Court (Smith, J.) denying its motion to strike a judgment pro confesso, entered after the town failed to file a notice of appearance, an answer, or a certified record of the proceedings below by the specified return dates. We reverse and remand.

The plaintiff, Hanover Investment Corporation, appealed a decision of the Town of Hanover Zoning Board of Adjustment (board) that the plaintiff’s property is located within the residential zoning district. See RSA 677:4 (1996) (amended 1996). Upon receiving the plaintiff’s…