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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Matte v. Shippee Auto, Inc., 152 N.H. 216 (2005)

Citation
Matte v. Shippee Auto, Inc., 152 N.H. 216 (2005)
Parent Document
Matte v. Shippee Auto, Inc., 152 N.H. 216 (2005)
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire (state)
Effective Date
2005-05-20

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*223Finally, the defendant argues that “it was proper for the trial court to deny the eviction based on principles of equity.” We disagree. “[T]he district court is not a constitutional court and does not have a general grant of equitable power.” Emerson v. Town of Stratford, 139 N.H. 629, 631 (1995). It “is a court of limited jurisdiction with powers conferred by statute.” Woodstock Soapstone Co. v. Carleton, 133 N.H. 809, 816 (1991); see RSA 502-A:14 (1997). “Although it has the power to entertain possessory actions under RSA 540:13, the district court does not have equity jurisdiction.” Woodstock Soapstone, 133 N.H. at 816. Accordingly, we reject the defendant’s argument. Reversed and remanded.