Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 526:4

  • petition: when used in connection with the equity jurisdiction of the superior court, and referring to a document filed with the court, shall mean complaint, and "petitioner" shall mean plaintiff. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:51
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
A new trial shall not be granted unless the petition is filed within three years after the rendition of the judgment complained of, or the failure of the suit.