New Hampshire § 508-13 - Section 508:13 Professional Malpractice; Evidence.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 508-13 — Section 508:13 Professional Malpractice; Evidence., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 508-13. Section 508:13 Professional Malpractice; Evidence.
In determining whether the person against whom a malpractice claim has been made has met the applicable standard of care, the jury or judge shall not be bound or limited by the standard of care accepted or established with respect to any particular geographical area or locality, but shall consider only whether the person against whom the claim is made has acted with due care having in mind the standards and recommended practices and procedures of his profession, and the training, experience and professed degree of skill of the average practitioner of such profession, and all other relevant circumstances.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 508-13
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 508-13 cover?
Section 508-13 ("Section 508:13 Professional Malpractice; Evidence.") is part of the New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Hampshire. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Hampshire § 508-13?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 508-13" (New Hampshire). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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How does New Hampshire § 508-13 apply to my situation?
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