New Hampshire § 543-1 - Section 543:1 Scire Facias to Owner.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 543-1 — Section 543:1 Scire Facias to Owner., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 543-1. Section 543:1 Scire Facias to Owner.
Whenever in any proceedings for the recovery of personal property it shall appear that the defendant has no title to or claim against the property sought to be recovered, otherwise than by lien, and that some person other than the plaintiff does or may claim the same, or may be entitled thereto, the court wherein such proceeding is pending shall summon such other party by scire facias if known, and if not known, then by publication.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 543-1
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 543-1 cover?
Section 543-1 ("Section 543:1 Scire Facias to Owner.") 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 § 543-1?
A common citation format is "New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 543-1" (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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