(a) These rules govern the procedure in New Hampshire circuit court in all civil actions in which money damages are sought, excluding small claims and those actions which are subject to specific procedures established by statute, commenced on or after the date of implementation of electronic filing in civil actions. These rules govern all cases filed on or after that date, including those cases in which the court grants an exception to electronic filing. In all cases that involve a statutory reference to a “return day,” the Answer and Appearance deadline shall be considered the “return day.”
(b) The rules shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy, and cost-effective determination of every action.
(c) Upon the violation of any of these rules, the c