New Hampshire § 543-9 - Section 543:9 Funds in Court.
Full text of New Hampshire New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 543-9 — Section 543:9 Funds in Court., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 543-9. Section 543:9 Funds in Court.
Whenever in any proceeding in a court, funds subject to the order of the court are not paid over to the party entitled thereto, because his identity is not ascertained, or because he cannot be found or refuses to accept payment, the court may order that its officer, or the party having possession of the fund, shall pay the same to the state treasurer; and upon such payment and taking the receipt of the treasurer therefor, the holder shall be discharged from other accountability for the fund.
Source: official New Hampshire text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Hampshire § 543-9
What does New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated § 543-9 cover?
Section 543-9 ("Section 543:9 Funds in Court.") 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.
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