29 chapters · 423 sections in this title.
RSA 543:1 Scire Facias to Owner
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Whenever in any proceedings for the recovery of personal property it shall appear that the defendant has no title to or claim against the property sought to be recovered, otherwise than by lien, and that some person other than the plaintiff does or may claim the same, or may be e…
RSA 543:10 Escheat
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Upon petition by the holder of any fund which is payable and unclaimed, but for less than the time period giving rise to a presumption of abandonment and a requirement to report to the state treasurer under RSA 471-C, the superior court, after notice and hearing, may decree payme…
RSA 543:2 Custody of Property
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Prior to the issuing of such notice the court shall receive the custody of the property, and may make such orders for the holding of the same, pending the determination of the right of the claimant thereto, as justice may require.
RSA 543:3 Appearance
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After such summons, whether personal or by publication, any claimant may appear upon such terms and by giving such security for costs as to the court may seem just, and if no claimant appears judgment may be given for the plaintiff by default, as in other cases.