Martel v. Manchester Police Department

Grimes and Douglas, JJ.,

dissenting: In our view, this case takes an overly restrictive position in reading the notice requirements of RSA ch. 281. “We are here concerned with the construction of remedial legislation in the light of its recognized purpose to afford to the employee ‘a certain and sure remedy applicable to all cases of injury not due to his wilful misconduct.’ ” Bolduc v. Company, 97 N.H. 360, 365, 89 A.2d 538, 541 (1952). The Manchester Police Department was given notice within the year. The only alleged defect is that it was not in writing. The trial court found no prejudice…