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CLAPP v. JAFFREY

No. 4131.

97 N.H. 456 (1952)

FRANK CLAPP & a. v. JAFFREY & a.

Supreme Court of New Hampshire.

October 9, 1952.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Francis H. Ayer and Arthur Olson (Mr. Ayer orally), for the plaintiffs.

Walter H. Gentsch and Upton, Sanders & Upton (Mr. Richard F. Upton orally), for the defendants.

BLANDIN, J.

The first question transferred to us is whether it is lawful for the town to rent equipment to or perform services for private individuals on their property. Assuming that such actions are subordinate and incidental to town needs, and that the prices charged are sufficient to cover the cost so that no burden falls on taxpayers, we believe such actions are lawful. In the case of Curtis v. Portsmouth, 67 N.H. 506, one question raised was whether...

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