Rule 37 - Suspension of Rules; Violations of the Rules of Court (a) When allowed by law and as justice may require, the court may waive the application of any rule. (b) Upon the violation of any rule of court, the court may take such action as justice may require. Such action may include, without limitation, the imposition of monetary sanctions against either counsel or a party, which may include fines to be paid to the court, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs to be paid to the opposing party. (c) The Court may assess reasonable costs, including reasonable counsel fees, against any party whose frivolous or unreasonable conduct makes necessary the filing of or hearing on any motion. Adopted effective 1/1/2016 in Strafford and Cheshire counties and 7/1/2016 in Belknap County.Comment
. The provisions of Rule 37 are consistent with the General Rules of the Circuit Court of the State of New Hampshire - District Division, as set forth in Rule 1.1 ("Relief from failure to comply") and 1.2 ("Violation of rules").