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59 N.H. 350

Chase v. Dodge

Supreme Court of New Hampshire

Decided December 5, 1879

Supreme Court of New Hampshire · decided 1879-12-05

Trespass quare clausum. Plea, the general issue. Facts found by a referee.

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Decided 1879-12-05

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Cited by 5 later decisions — most recently May 1943

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Foster, J.

¶1 An amendment of a declaration averring substantially the same facts, does not change the cause of action, and, the rights of third persons not being affected thereby, it should be allowed “ for the prevention of gross injustice.” G. L., c. 226, s. 9; Laws of 1879, c. 7.

¶2 The matter of costs will be arranged at the trial term.

¶3 Case discharged.

Allen, J., did not sit: the others concurred.
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