Title LV, Proceedings in Special Cases

Whenever the board by majority vote finds that payment to a claimant is justified, or a judgment by the superior court becomes final, the governor shall draw his warrant for said payment out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated, and said sums are hereby appropr…

I. All claims arising out of any single incident against any agency for damages in tort actions shall be limited to an award not to exceed $475,000 per claimant and $3,750,000 per any single incident, or the proceeds from any insurance policy procured pursuant to RSA 9:27, whiche…

The adjudication by the board or the superior court on any claim before it shall not deprive the claimant of any other legal rights he may have against another party.

Any payment made pursuant to this chapter shall be in full settlement of any liability on behalf of the agency which was subject to the claim and no further action may be instituted in any court of law for recovery of damages against that agency on any matter arising out of that …

The board is authorized to establish reasonable fees not to exceed any comparable fees authorized for the superior court for the filing of claims, providing copies of the proceedings, transcripts or records or other documents which may be required by the board.

No attorney representing a claimant shall charge or collect fees for legal services rendered to the claimant unless the fees have been approved by the board or the superior court, as the case may be. In determining the amount of allowable fees, the board or the superior court sha…

I. Without otherwise limiting or defining the sovereign immunity of the state and its agencies, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (a) Any claim which is based upon the exercise of a legislative or judicial function. (b) Any claim based upon an act or omission of …

There is hereby organized, constituted and established a 5 member board of claims for the state.

In any action in the superior court pursuant to this chapter there shall be a right to a jury trial and the action shall be tried to a justice of the superior court in the ordinary course.

I. Without otherwise limiting or defining the sovereign immunity of the state and its agencies, this chapter shall apply to all claims against any nonprofit entity, or any employee, trustee, or director of such nonprofit entity when acting in the scope of such person's elected or…

I. Without otherwise limiting or defining the sovereign immunity of the state and its agencies, this chapter shall apply to all claims against any nonprofit entity, or any employee, trustee, or director of such nonprofit entity when acting in the scope of such person's elected or…

I. The governor shall appoint 2 competent persons to serve as board members; preferably each shall be a member of the New Hampshire Bar Association. II. The chief justice of the New Hampshire supreme court shall appoint the chairman of the board. The chairman shall be a judicial …

I. Each board member except the legislative members shall serve a 6-year term. The 2 legislative members shall serve a term which is co-terminous with their terms as legislators; provided, however, that at the expiration of a term of 6 years, a legislative member may be reappoint…

A board member may disqualify himself relative to any matter before the board or if the board votes that any member has or may have a conflict of interest in any matter before the board, that member shall be disqualified to sit as a board member on that particular matter. In the …

The governor may at any time remove a board member for cause, including malfeasance, misfeasance, inefficiency in office or incapacity or unfitness to perform his duties. The attorney general or chief justice of the superior court may petition for such removal, setting forth the …

Each non-legislative member shall not receive more than $65 and his reasonable expenses in each quarter; the legislative board members shall be entitled to legislative mileage only. Any interim board member appointed shall be compensated in like manner while serving on the board.

A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum to conduct hearings and a vote of at least a majority of the quorum is required to adopt and approve any matter considered by it.

I. Claims under this chapter shall be brought solely in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. II. The board shall have original and exclusive jurisdiction to investigate, conduct hearings and make decisions, and render or deny awards on all claims under this chapter not…

When a claim filed pursuant to this chapter is against both the state and an agent, official or employee of the state, the court shall determine whether the state is responsible for the actions of the agent, employee or official. If the court determines that the state is responsi…