LABOUNTY v. LAFLEUR, 113 Vt. 226 (1943) 32 A.2d 124 JOHN LABOUNTY v. ALFERIE LAFLEUR. Supreme Court of Vermont.February Term, 1943. Opinion filed May 4, 1943. Qualifications of Witness to Value. 1. The competency of a witness is a preliminary question for the court, and if supported by evidence of qualification the ruling in favor […]
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HEBERT v. JARVIS RICE AND WHITE INSURANCE, INC., 134 Vt. 615 (1976)
HEBERT v. JARVIS RICE AND WHITE INSURANCE, INC., 134 Vt. 615 (1976) 365 A.2d 983 Richard A. HEBERT v. JARVIS RICE AND WHITE INSURANCE, INC. d/b/aConnecticut Valley Insurance Associates, Union Mutual Fire Insurance,Vermont Mutual Insurance, New England Guaranty Insurance Co., Hartford FireInsurance Co., Granite Mutual Insurance Co., and Green Mountain InsuranceCompany No. 177-75Supreme Court of […]
TEMPLE v. KING, 04-351 (Vt. 8-20-2004)
TEMPLE v. KING, 04-351 (Vt. 8-20-2004) 858 A.2d 701 TEMPLE v. KING. No. 04-351.Supreme Court of Vermont. August 20, 2004. Appeal from the Orange Sup. Appeals disposed of without published opinion or Memorandum Decision. Dismissed.
STATE v. AUSTIN, 118 Vt. 259 (1954)
STATE v. AUSTIN, 118 Vt. 259 (1954) 108 A.2d 401 State of Vermont v. Warren R. Austin, III Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed October 5, 1954. Judgments. 1. In a criminal action, when a judgment of not guilty is rendered, thereby discharging the respondent, the court puts an end to the proceedings therein because […]
IN RE J. R., 146 Vt. 185 (1985)
IN RE J. R., 146 Vt. 185 (1985) 499 A.2d 1155 In re J. R. and M. W. R., Juveniles No. 83-409Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed July 26, 1985 1. Juvenile Court Proceedings — Juvenile Shield Law — Consent to Release of Transcripts Trial court did not err in denying petition to release transcripts […]
DIVOLL AND DOORES v. DIAMOND, 134 Vt. 611 (1976)
DIVOLL AND DOORES v. DIAMOND, 134 Vt. 611 (1976) 365 A.2d 539 DIVOLL AND DOORES v. M. Jerome DIAMOND, Attorney General No. 46-76Supreme Court of Vermont. February 25, 1976. Original Supreme Court Jurisdiction. Complaint is dismissed pro forma for failure to set forth reasons why there is no adequate remedy by appeal or proceedings for […]
HOURAN, ADMR. v. PREFERRED ACC. INS. CO. OF N.Y., 109 Vt. 258 (1938)
HOURAN, ADMR. v. PREFERRED ACC. INS. CO. OF N.Y., 109 Vt. 258 (1938) 195 A. 253 JOHN HOURAN, JR., ADMR. v. THE PREFERRED ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEWYORK ET AL. Supreme Court of Vermont.October Term, 1937. Opinion filed November 2, 1938. Suit in Equity against Insurance Company to Enforce Judgment Against Insured — Finding as […]
GARRITY v. MANNING, 164 Vt. 507 (1996)
GARRITY v. MANNING, 164 Vt. 507 (1996) 671 A.2d 808 Lawrence Garrity v. William Manning No. 94-222Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed January 5, 1996 1. Labor — Negligence of Employer — Generally As stated in Lorrain v. Ryan, 160 Vt. 202, 211, 628 A.2d 543, 549 (1993), an injured employee who has received workers’ […]
IN RE APPEAL OF RICHARDS, 2005 VT 23
IN RE APPEAL OF RICHARDS, 2005 VT 23 178 Vt. 478, 872 A.2d 315 In re Appeal of Stuart RICHARDS. No. 2003-543, October Term, 2004Supreme Court of Vermont. February 9, 2005. Appeal from Environmental Court. Wright, J. ¶ 1. February 9, 2005. This is the second appeal in litigation between neighbors Stuart Richards and Paul […]
PLANNED PARENTHOOD v. CITY OF BURLINGTON, 146 Vt. 348 (1985)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD v. CITY OF BURLINGTON, 146 Vt. 348 (1985) 503 A.2d 545 Planned Parenthood of Vermont, Inc. v. City of Burlington No. 83-037Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed November 1, 1985 1. Statutes — Construction and Application — Plain Meaning Rule Primary method of interpreting meaning of statute is through “plain meaning rule”: most […]