New Hampshire § 199-19 - Section 199:19 Payment of Damages.
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§ 199-19. Section 199:19 Payment of Damages.
Upon payment or tender of the damages awarded, the land shall vest in the district, and it may take possession of it. Such payment or tender may be made in accordance with the award of the selectmen before an appeal is taken, or while an appeal is pending, and shall have like effect. In such case if the damages are increased upon appeal the landowner shall have judgment for the excess; if decreased, the district shall have judgment for the amount of the decrease. If the result of the appeal is to change the award of damages in favor of the landowner he shall recover costs; otherwise he shall pay costs.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 199-19
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 199-19 cover?
Section 199-19 ("Section 199:19 Payment of Damages.") 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 § 199-19?
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Is this the official text of New Hampshire law?
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