18 Vermont opinions name it 1 courts 2008–2026 7 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Vermont courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
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Raynes v. Rogersgreen2 sentences2026Recognizing that “[i]n matters of personal relations, such as abuse prevention, the family court is in a unique position to assess the credibility of witnesses and weigh the strength of evidence at hearing,” we review the decision below “only for an abuse of discretion, upholding [the court’s] findings if supported by the evidence and its conclusions if supported by the findings.” Raynes v. Rogers, 2008 VT 52, ¶ 9 , 183 Vt. 513 . 2026Recognizing that “[i]n matters of personal relations, such as abuse prevention, the family court is in a unique position to assess the credibility of witnesses and weigh the strength of evidence at hearing,” we review the decision below “only for an abuse of discretion, upholding [the court’s] findings if supported by the evidence and its conclusions if supported by the findings.” Raynes v. Rogers, 2008 VT 52, ¶ 9 , 183 Vt. 513 . | 3 | 16 |
Coates v. Coatesgreen2 sentences2019“In matters of personal relations, such as abuse prevention, the family court is in a unique position to assess the credibility of witnesses and weigh the strength of evidence at hearing.” Id. “[T]he dynamics of domestic abuse ought to make us particularly cautious in substituting our judgment—on the basis of a cold record—for that of the judge who heard the testimony.” Coates v. Coates, 171 Vt. 519, 522 , 769 A.2d 1, 5 (Amestoy, C.J., dissenting). 2019“In matters of personal relations, such as abuse prevention, the family court is in a unique position to assess the credibility of witnesses and weigh the strength of evidence at hearing.” Id. “[T]he dynamics of domestic abuse ought to make us particularly cautious in substituting our judgment—on the basis of a cold record—for that of the judge who heard the testimony.” Coates v. Coates, 171 Vt. 519, 522 , 769 A.2d 1, 5 (Amestoy, C.J., dissenting). | 1 | 2 |
Jennifer Knapp (Dasler) v. Timothy Daslergreen1 sentence2025See id. (explaining that findings will stand where supported by evidence because “[i]n matters of personal relations, such as abuse prevention, the family court is in a unique position to assess the credibility of witnesses and weigh the strength of evidence at hearing”). | 1 | 1 |
Begins v. Beginsgreen2 sentences2008Begins v. Begins, 168 Vt. 298, 301 , 721 A.2d 469, 471 (1998). 2008Begins v. Begins, 168 Vt. 298, 301 , 721 A.2d 469, 471 (1998). | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Wright Ex Rel. Hood v. Bradley
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2 sentences2020However, “[i]ssues of statutory interpretation are subject to de novo review.” Wright v. Bradley, 2006 VT 100, ¶ 6 , 180 Vt. 383 , 910 A.2d 893 . ¶ 9. 2020However, “[i]ssues of statutory interpretation are subject to de novo review.” Wright v. Bradley, 2006 VT 100, ¶ 6 , 180 Vt. 383 , 910 A.2d 893 . ¶ 9. | 1 | 2020–2020 |
Ferrisburgh Realty Investors v. Schumacher
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2 sentences2012See Raynes, 2008 VT 52, ¶ 9 (stating that trial court’s decision to deny or grant protective order is reviewed for abuse of discretion because “[i]n matters of personal relations, such as abuse prevention, the family court is in a unique position to assess the credibility of witnesses and weigh the strength of evidence at hearing”); Ferrisburgh Realty Investors v. Schumacher, 2010 VT 6, ¶ 13 , 187 Vt. 309 (noting well-settled rule that trial court’s decision may be affirmed on any viable ground). 2012See Raynes, 2008 VT 52, ¶ 9 (stating that trial court’s decision to deny or grant protective order is reviewed for abuse of discretion because “[i]n matters of personal relations, such as abuse prevention, the family court is in a unique position to assess the credibility of witnesses and weigh the strength of evidence at hearing”); Ferrisburgh Realty Investors v. Schumacher, 2010 VT 6, ¶ 13 , 187 Vt. 309 (noting well-settled rule that trial court’s decision may be affirmed on any viable ground). | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.