In re Cohn, 768 A.2d 1279 (Vt. 2001). · Go Syfert
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23 citation events (23 in the last 25 years) across 2 distinct courts.
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Top citers, strongest first. 10 distinct citers. How cited ↗
discussed Cited as authority (rule) Tidermann v. Wheeler
Vt. Super. Ct. · 2025 · confidence medium
“When reviewing jury instructions, we look at the instructions as a whole to determine whether they capture the true spirit and doctrine of the law.” Irving v. Agency of Transp., 172 Vt. 527, 530 (2001) (citations and quotations omitted).
cited Cited "see" Murray v. City of Barre
Vt. Super. Ct. · 2026 · signal: see · confidence high
See Irving v. Agency of Transp., 172 Vt. 527, 529 (2001) (mem.).
discussed Cited "see" State v. Heffernan
Vt. · 2017 · signal: see · confidence high
See Irving v. Agency of Transp. , 172 Vt. 527 , 528, 768 A.2d 1286 , 1289 (2001) (mem.) ("[T]he decision to grant or deny a motion for a new trial is committed to the sound discretion of the trial court.").
cited Cited "see" Amerio v. Watson
Vt. Super. Ct. · 2014 · signal: see · confidence high
See Irving v. Agency of Transp., 172 Vt. 527, 528 , (2001) (citing Brueckner v. Norwich univ., 169 Vt. 118, 122 (1990)).
cited Cited "see" State v. Haner
Vt. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Irving, 172 Vt. at 528 , 768 A.2d at 1289 (holding that we will reverse a trial court decision on a motion for new trial only for abuse of discretion).
cited Cited "see" State v. Haner
Vt. · 2007 · signal: see · confidence high
See Irving, 172 Vt. at 528 , 768 A.2d at 1289 (holding that we will reverse a trial court decision on a motion for new trial only for abuse of discretion).
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Daniel Shaffer, in His Capacity as the Administrator of the Estate of Jared T. Shaffer v. Northeast Kingdom Human Services, Inc.
Vt. · 2025 · signal: see also · confidence low
V.R.E. 701; see also Irving v. Agency of Transp., 172 Vt. 527, 529 , 768 A.2d 1286, 1289 (2001) (explaining differences between expert and lay witnesses and associated limitations to testimony). ¶ 23.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Op24-174_0.pdf
Vt. · 2025 · signal: see also · confidence low
V.R.E. 701; see also Irving v. Agency of Transp., 172 Vt. 527, 529 , 768 A.2d 1286, 1289 (2001) (explaining differences between expert and lay witnesses and associated limitations to testimony). ¶ 23.
discussed Cited "see, e.g." Shahi v. Madden
Vt. · 2008 · signal: see also · confidence low
However, when considering a motion for a new trial, the trial court must “weigh the evidence in the light most favorable to the verdict.” Hardy v. Berisha, 144 Vt. 130, 133 , 474 A.2d 93, 95 (1984); see also Irving, 172 Vt. at 527 , 768 A.2d at 1288 .
cited Cited "see, e.g." Jordan v. Nissan North America, Inc.
Vt. · 2004 · signal: see also · confidence low
V.R.E. 701; see also Irving, 172 Vt. at 529 , 768 A.2d at 1289 (“[0]pinions from lay witnesses are limited to matters which they *473 have perceived directly.”).
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In re Magistrate Douglas P. COHN
No. 01-012.
Supreme Court of Vermont.
Feb 6, 2001.
768 A.2d 1279
Published

Upon recommendation of the Judicial Conduct Board and no appeal having been filed, the recommendation of the Board filed on January 9, 2001, is approved and Magistrate Douglas P. Cohn is hereby publicly reprimanded for violating:

Canon 1, by failing to observe high standards of conduct to . preserve the integrity and independence of the judiciary;
Canon 3B(4), by failing to act in a dignified and courteous manner towards others whom he dealt with in an official capacity; and
Canon 4A, by acting in a manner that demeaned the judicial office and interfered with the proper performance of his judicial duties.

Rules of Supreme Court for Disciplinary Control of Judges, Rule 11.