Fellows v. Normandin

Since the early decision of Bean v. Burleigh, 4 N. H. 550, it has consistently been held that the appellant in a probate appeal is limited to questions presented by his reasons of appeal. Scammon v. Pearson, 80 N. H. 122; Stevens v. Stevens, 71 N. H. 579, 580; Simmons v. Goodell, 63 N. H. 458; Patrick v. Cowles, 45 N. H. 553. “In all probate appeals, the superior court is the probate court of appeal. No other jurisdiction of the superior court may be attached to the appeal.” Applin v. Knowlton, 85 N. H. 320, 321. See also, Hood v. Marshall, 69 N. H. 605, 606. While these principles have not…