Kenneth A. Bourassa v. Keene & A

The question raised in this case is whether a party can appeal the decision of a board of adjustment to the Superior Court without first applying for a rehearing before the board. RSA 31:74 in pertinent part reads as follows: "Motion for rehearing.Within twenty days after any order or decision of the board of adjustment... any party to the action or proceedings, or any person directly affected thereby, may apply for a rehearing in respect to any matter determined in the action or proceeding, or covered or included in the order, specifying in the motion for rehearing the ground therefor, and the board of adjustment... may grant such rehearing if in its opinion good reason therefor is stated in said motion."