New Hampshire Revised Statutes 357-D:10 – Costs and Attorney’s Fees
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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 357-D:10
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
In any action by a consumer against the manufacturer or distributor of a motor vehicle based upon the alleged breach of an express warranty made in connection with the sale or lease of such motor vehicle, the court, in its discretion, may award to the plaintiff costs and reasonable attorney’s fees. If the court determines that the action was brought with no substantial justification, it may award costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to the defendant.