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· 7/25/1977

Hamby v. Adams

Citations

  • 117 N.H. 606
  • 376 A.2d 519
  • 1977 N.H. LEXIS 392

How courts have described this case

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  • long-standing practical and plausible interpretation of statute without legislative interference constitutes evidence that administrative construction conforms to legislative intent
  • noting the importance of “administrative discretion” in evaluating weight of administrative practice
  • even longstanding administrative interpretation of statute not controlling if contrary to express statutory language
  • administrative interpretation of statute is presumed correct following legislative reenactment
  • stating rule for review of DES decision
  • stating rule for review of DES decision

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Judges: Douglas, Grimes

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