Category: Vermont Supreme Court Opinions

IN RE GRAY, 127 Vt. 303 (1968) 248 A.2d 693 In Re John Patrick Gray Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed December 10, 1968 Social Security and Public Welfare. 1. It is for commissioner to find whether or not actions leading to employee’s discharge amount to misconduct connected with his work. 21 V.S.A. § 1344. […]

STATE v. BLONDIN, 164 Vt. 55 (1995) 665 A.2d 587 State of Vermont v. Gerald W. Blondin No. 94-048Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed July 28, 1995 1. Probation and Parole — Parole — Statutes The plain meaning of 13 V.S.A. § 7031(b) does not require that parole violators who are jailed and do not […]

ROY’S ORTHOPEDIC, INC. v. LAVIGNE, 142 Vt. 347 (1982) 454 A.2d 1242 Roy’s Orthopedic, Inc. v. Ernest Lavigne No. 126-81Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed December 14, 1982 1. Contracts — Agreements Not To Compete — Public Policy When asked to enforce restrictive covenants against competitive employment, the court will proceed with caution, since such […]

HALLETT v. MULLIN, 155 Vt. 650 (1990) 583 A.2d 101 Rita M. HALLETT (MULLIN) v. Stephen MULLIN No. 90-495Supreme Court of Vermont. October 29, 1990. Appeal from Windsor Family Court. Plaintiff’s complaint for extraordinary relief is dismissed. Insofar as plaintiff’s pleadings in this Court may be construed as an appeal pursuant to 15 V.S.A. § […]

LIMOGE v. PEOPLE’S TRUST CO., 168 Vt. 265 (1998) 719 A.2d 888 Raymond and Patricia Limoge v. People’s Trust Company, Synergy Group, Inc.d/b/a Smith Bell Real Estate. No. 97-419.Supreme Court of Vermont. September 4, 1998. 1. Torts — Particular Torts — Negligent Misrepresentation Disclaimer in real estate sales agreement and deed stating that property was […]

BRICKER v. WALKER, 139 Vt. 361 (1981) 428 A.2d 1129 John D. Bricker and Elizabeth M. Bricker v. Denise Ann Walker and Eugene C.Sobeck No. 107-80Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed February 20, 1981 1. Property — Option To Buy — Nature and Elements The essence of an option to purchase is that it must […]

BULL v. SCHNEIDER, 179 Vt. 651 (2005) 890 A.2d 1248 Bull v. Schneider. No. 05-231.Supreme Court of Vermont. December 1, 2005. [EDITOR’S NOTE: This case is unpublished as indicated by the issuing court.] Appeal from the Windsor Sup. Unpublished Memoranda Decisions of the Supreme Court of Vermont Affirmed.

COMSTOCK v. SHANNON, 116 Vt. 245 (1950) 73 A.2d 111 SHERMAN P. COMSTOCK ET AL v. JOHN E. SHANNON ET AL. Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion filed May 2, 1950. Fraud. 1. In passing upon a motion for a directed verdict the evidence must be viewed in the light most favorable to the party against […]

MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INS. v. OUELLETTE, 159 Vt. 187 (1992) 617 A.2d 132 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company v. James E. Ouellette No. 91-448Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion Filed September 4, 1992 1. Judgments — Summary Judgment — Standard for Granting Summary judgment is appropriate if, after giving opposing party benefit of all reasonable doubts […]

NEWPORT GRAIN STORE v. BERGERON, 115 Vt. 283 (1948) 57 A.2d 123 NEWPORT GRAIN STORE v. LEO BERGERON. Supreme Court of Vermont. Opinion filed February 3, 1948 Statute of Frauds. 1. P. L. 1675 is applicable only where the promise is to pay the debt of another, not where it is to pay the debt […]