RSA 540:13 Writ; Service; Discovery; Record; Default.

Title: LV - PROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES Chapter: 540 - ACTIONS AGAINST TENANTS

I. A writ of summons may be issued, returnable before a district court, setting forth in substance that the plaintiff is entitled to the possession of the demanded premises, and that the defendant is in possession thereof without right, after notice in writing, to quit the same at a day named therein.
II. The writ shall be accompanied by a notice from the district court, printed in no smaller than 12-point type, informing the tenant that:
(a) If the tenant wishes to contest the eviction, he must file an appearance in the district court no later than the return day appearing on the writ.
(b) The tenant shall not be evicted unless the court so orders; however, such an order may be granted if the tenant does not file an appearance.
(c) At the time the tenant fil

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