39 Adverse claims
recognized in the application for registration may, at any time
before the judge has approved of the applicant's title, file with the
Registrar a short statement of the person's claim, verified by
affidavit, and shall serve a copy of it on the applicant, the
applicant's solicitor or agent.
(2) If an adverse claim is filed, the judge shall proceed to examine
into and adjudicate on it, and no certificate of title shall be granted
until the adverse claim has been disposed of.
RSA 1980 cL-5 s42