New Hampshire Statutes

§ 478:16 — Penalty for Neglect of Duty

New Hampshire § 478:16
JurisdictionNew Hampshire
Title XLVIIICONVEYANCES AND MORTGAGES OF REALTY
Ch. 478REGISTERS OF DEEDS

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Bluebook
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 478:16 (2026).

Text

If the register shall neglect any duty imposed by this chapter, he shall forfeit $20 to be recovered by an action of debt in the name of the treasurer for the use of the county, and shall also be liable to an action on his bond.

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Legislative History

RS 22:8. CS 23:8. GS 26:13. GL 27:13. PS 29:12. PL 40:12. RL 49:14.

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