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14 Vermont opinions name it 2 courts 1902–2024 2 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Beebe v. Eisemanngreen1 sentence2024Beebe v. Eisemann, 2012 VT 40, ¶ 16 (plaintiffs cannot rely on the doctrine of equitable estoppel where their own omissions and inadvertences contributed to the problem). | 1 | 1 |
Wesco, Inc. v. City of Montpeliergreen2 sentences2009To establish an estoppel claim, the party seeking estoppel must meet four elements: “(1) the party to be estopped must know the facts; (2) the party being estopped must intend that his conduct shall be acted upon; (3) the party asserting estoppel must be ignorant of the true facts; and (4) the party asserting the estoppel must rely on the conduct of the party to be estopped to his detriment.” In re Lyon, 2005 VT 63, ¶ 17 , 178 Vt. 232 , 882 A.2d 1143 (citing Wesco, Inc. v. City of Montpelier, 169 Vt. 520, 524 , 739 A.2d 1241, 1244-45 (1999)). 2009To establish an estoppel claim, the party seeking estoppel must meet four elements: “(1) the party to be estopped must know the facts; (2) the party being estopped must intend that his conduct shall be acted upon; (3) the party asserting estoppel must be ignorant of the true facts; and (4) the party asserting the estoppel must rely on the conduct of the party to be estopped to his detriment.” In re Lyon, 2005 VT 63, ¶ 17 , 178 Vt. 232 , 882 A.2d 1143 (citing Wesco, Inc. v. City of Montpelier, 169 Vt. 520, 524 , 739 A.2d 1241, 1244-45 (1999)). | 1 | 1 |
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company v. Clevelandgreen2 sentences2004See Cleveland, 127 Vt. at 102-03 , 241 A.2d at 63-64 (insurer’s Mure to abide by statute requiring confirmation of coverage with commissioner within fifteen days of notice of accident did not estop insurer from disclaiming coverage, given that insurer had timely notified parties and commissioner that accident was not covered under policy); see also City of Burlington v. Arthur J. 2004See Cleveland, 127 Vt. at 102-03 , 241 A.2d at 63-64 (insurer’s Mure to abide by statute requiring confirmation of coverage with commissioner within fifteen days of notice of accident did not estop insurer from disclaiming coverage, given that insurer had timely notified parties and commissioner that accident was not covered under policy); see also City of Burlington v. Arthur J. | 1 | 1 |
In Re McDonald's Corp.green2 sentences1991The one cite, In re McDonald’s Corp., 146 Vt. 380, 384 , 505 A.2d 1202, 1204 (1985), holds that the person who invokes the estoppel doctrine has the burden of establishing each of its four elements. 1991The one cite, In re McDonald’s Corp., 146 Vt. 380, 384 , 505 A.2d 1202, 1204 (1985), holds that the person who invokes the estoppel doctrine has the burden of establishing each of its four elements. | 1 | 1 |
Hebert v. Jarvis & Rice & White Insurance, Inc.green2 sentences1982There is no evidence of “a deleterious change in position in reliance on misleading representations or conduct of the party sought to be estopped.” Hebert v. Jarvis & Rice and White Insurance, Inc., 134 Vt. 472, 477 , 365 A.2d 271, 274 (1976). 1982There is no evidence of “a deleterious change in position in reliance on misleading representations or conduct of the party sought to be estopped.” Hebert v. Jarvis & Rice and White Insurance, Inc., 134 Vt. 472, 477 , 365 A.2d 271, 274 (1976). | 1 | 1 |
Weisguth v. Supreme Tribe of Ben Hurgreen1 sentence1961In the case of Weisguth v. Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur, 272 Ill. 541, 549, 112 N.E. 350 , 353, the Supreme Court of Illinois, quoting from Provident Savings Life Assurance Society v. Cannon, 201 Ill. 260, 261 , 66 N.E. 388, 389 , said: “Notice to the agent, at the time of the application for insurance, of facts material to the risk, is notice to the insurer, and will prevent it from insisting upon a forfeiture for causes within the knowledge of the agent.” The question in each case of this nature is whether the answers made by the applicant are knowingly false. | 1 | 1 |
Spencer v. Dearthgreen1 sentence1932But while we recognize that “it is for the benefit of the community that a limit should be prescribed for litigation” (see Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. v. Hart’s Estate, supra), and are not to be understood as saying that there may not be in some conceivable situations exceptions to the strict doctrine of mutuality (see Spencer v. Dearth, 43 Vt. 98, 113, 114 ; Lindsey v. Danville, 46 Vt. 144, 149, 150 ), we do not feel justified in the present instance in departing from the general rule announced in our previous decisions, which requires substantial identity or privity of parties and mutualit | 1 | 1 |
Lindsey v. Town of Danvillegreen1 sentence1932But while we recognize that “it is for the benefit of the community that a limit should be prescribed for litigation” (see Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. v. Hart’s Estate, supra), and are not to be understood as saying that there may not be in some conceivable situations exceptions to the strict doctrine of mutuality (see Spencer v. Dearth, 43 Vt. 98, 113, 114 ; Lindsey v. Danville, 46 Vt. 144, 149, 150 ), we do not feel justified in the present instance in departing from the general rule announced in our previous decisions, which requires substantial identity or privity of parties and mutualit | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
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| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Fisher v. Poole
green
1 sentence2024Id. (citations omitted). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Lakeside Equipment Corp. v. Town of Chester
green
2 sentences2016In re Griffin, 2006 VT 75, ¶ 18 , 180 Vt. 589 ; Lakeside Equipment Corp. v. Town of Chester, 2004 VT 84, ¶ 8 , 177 Vt. 619 (2004). 2016In re Griffin, 2006 VT 75, ¶ 18 , 180 Vt. 589 ; Lakeside Equipment Corp. v. Town of Chester, 2004 VT 84, ¶ 8 , 177 Vt. 619 (2004). | 1 | 2016–2016 |
In re Appeal of Griffin
green
2 sentences2016In re Griffin, 2006 VT 75, ¶ 18 , 180 Vt. 589 ; Lakeside Equipment Corp. v. Town of Chester, 2004 VT 84, ¶ 8 , 177 Vt. 619 (2004). 2016In re Griffin, 2006 VT 75, ¶ 18 , 180 Vt. 589 ; Lakeside Equipment Corp. v. Town of Chester, 2004 VT 84, ¶ 8 , 177 Vt. 619 (2004). | 1 | 2016–2016 |
In Re Lyon
green
2 sentences2009To establish an estoppel claim, the party seeking estoppel must meet four elements: “(1) the party to be estopped must know the facts; (2) the party being estopped must intend that his conduct shall be acted upon; (3) the party asserting estoppel must be ignorant of the true facts; and (4) the party asserting the estoppel must rely on the conduct of the party to be estopped to his detriment.” In re Lyon, 2005 VT 63, ¶ 17 , 178 Vt. 232 , 882 A.2d 1143 (citing Wesco, Inc. v. City of Montpelier, 169 Vt. 520, 524 , 739 A.2d 1241, 1244-45 (1999)). 2009To establish an estoppel claim, the party seeking estoppel must meet four elements: “(1) the party to be estopped must know the facts; (2) the party being estopped must intend that his conduct shall be acted upon; (3) the party asserting estoppel must be ignorant of the true facts; and (4) the party asserting the estoppel must rely on the conduct of the party to be estopped to his detriment.” In re Lyon, 2005 VT 63, ¶ 17 , 178 Vt. 232 , 882 A.2d 1143 (citing Wesco, Inc. v. City of Montpelier, 169 Vt. 520, 524 , 739 A.2d 1241, 1244-45 (1999)). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Greenmoss Builders, Inc. v. King
green
1 sentence2008But the doctrine of estoppel, as articulated by our Supreme Court (see Greenmoss Builders, Inc. v. King, 155 Vt. 1 (1990) and Gravel and Shea v. White Current Corp., 170 Vt. 628 (2000)(mem.)) suggests an opposite result because it was Luzenac that made assurances to Mr. McCandless, the Windham Selectboard and the District Coordinator that they would monitor the water level at the mine and would disclose and take corrective measures if the water level became a concern. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Gravel & Shea v. White Current Corp.
green
1 sentence2008But the doctrine of estoppel, as articulated by our Supreme Court (see Greenmoss Builders, Inc. v. King, 155 Vt. 1 (1990) and Gravel and Shea v. White Current Corp., 170 Vt. 628 (2000)(mem.)) suggests an opposite result because it was Luzenac that made assurances to Mr. McCandless, the Windham Selectboard and the District Coordinator that they would monitor the water level at the mine and would disclose and take corrective measures if the water level became a concern. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Pellon v. Connecticut General Life Insurance
green
2 sentences1974The “good faith” defense is applicable only to the doctrine of estoppel, Whitmore, supra; Pellon v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., 105 Vt. 508 , 168 A. 701 (1933), and not to waiver, whch involves the act or conduct of one of the parties to the contract only. 1974The “good faith” defense is applicable only to the doctrine of estoppel, Whitmore, supra; Pellon v. Connecticut General Life Insurance Co., 105 Vt. 508 , 168 A. 701 (1933), and not to waiver, whch involves the act or conduct of one of the parties to the contract only. | 1 | 1974–1974 |
Farm Bureau Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Houle
green
2 sentences1974Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Houle, 118 Vt. 154 , 102 A.2d 326 (1954). 1974Farm Bureau Insurance Co. v. Houle, 118 Vt. 154 , 102 A.2d 326 (1954). | 1 | 1974–1974 |
Provident Savings Life Assurance Society v. Cannon
neutral
2 sentences1961In the case of Weisguth v. Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur, 272 Ill. 541, 549, 112 N.E. 350 , 353, the Supreme Court of Illinois, quoting from Provident Savings Life Assurance Society v. Cannon, 201 Ill. 260, 261 , 66 N.E. 388, 389 , said: “Notice to the agent, at the time of the application for insurance, of facts material to the risk, is notice to the insurer, and will prevent it from insisting upon a forfeiture for causes within the knowledge of the agent.” The question in each case of this nature is whether the answers made by the applicant are knowingly false. 1961In the case of Weisguth v. Supreme Tribe of Ben Hur, 272 Ill. 541, 549, 112 N.E. 350 , 353, the Supreme Court of Illinois, quoting from Provident Savings Life Assurance Society v. Cannon, 201 Ill. 260, 261 , 66 N.E. 388, 389 , said: “Notice to the agent, at the time of the application for insurance, of facts material to the risk, is notice to the insurer, and will prevent it from insisting upon a forfeiture for causes within the knowledge of the agent.” The question in each case of this nature is whether the answers made by the applicant are knowingly false. | 1 | 1961–1961 |
Kimball v. New York Life Insurance
neutral
2 sentences1922We held in 94 Vt. 100 , 108 Atl. 921 , that the indorsement on the policy was in effect only an admission, and it must be so treated in considering this question. 1922We held in 94 Vt. 100 , 108 Atl. 921 , that the indorsement on the policy was in effect only an admission, and it must be so treated in considering this question. | 1 | 1922–1922 |
Boynton & Moseley v. Braley
green
1 sentence1919Boynton v. Braley, 54 Vt. 92 ; Sheffield Car Co. v. Constantine Hydraulic Co., 171 Mich. 423 , 137 N. W. 305 , Ann. | 1 | 1919–1919 |
Sheffield Car Co. v. Constantine Hydraulic Co.
green
2 sentences1919Boynton v. Braley, 54 Vt. 92 ; Sheffield Car Co. v. Constantine Hydraulic Co., 171 Mich. 423 , 137 N. W. 305 , Ann. 1919Boynton v. Braley, 54 Vt. 92 ; Sheffield Car Co. v. Constantine Hydraulic Co., 171 Mich. 423 , 137 N. W. 305 , Ann. | 1 | 1919–1919 |
Earl v. Stevens
neutral
1 sentence1902Clement v. Gould, 61 Vt. 573 , 18 Atl. 453 ; Robinson v. Morgan, 65 Vt. 37 , 25 Atl. 899 ; Wells v. Austin, 59 Vt. 157 , 10 Atl. 405 ; Gilbert v. Vail, 60 Vt. 261 , 14 Atl. 542 ; Earl v. Stevens, 57 Vt. 474 ; Batchelder v. Blake & Dwinell, 70 Vt. 197 , 40 Atl. 34 ; Kendall v. Hathaway, 64 Vt. 522 , 24 Atl. 1118 . | 1 | 1902–1902 |
Wells v. Austin
green
1 sentence1902Clement v. Gould, 61 Vt. 573 , 18 Atl. 453 ; Robinson v. Morgan, 65 Vt. 37 , 25 Atl. 899 ; Wells v. Austin, 59 Vt. 157 , 10 Atl. 405 ; Gilbert v. Vail, 60 Vt. 261 , 14 Atl. 542 ; Earl v. Stevens, 57 Vt. 474 ; Batchelder v. Blake & Dwinell, 70 Vt. 197 , 40 Atl. 34 ; Kendall v. Hathaway, 64 Vt. 522 , 24 Atl. 1118 . | 1 | 1902–1902 |
Gilbert v. Vail
neutral
1 sentence1902Clement v. Gould, 61 Vt. 573 , 18 Atl. 453 ; Robinson v. Morgan, 65 Vt. 37 , 25 Atl. 899 ; Wells v. Austin, 59 Vt. 157 , 10 Atl. 405 ; Gilbert v. Vail, 60 Vt. 261 , 14 Atl. 542 ; Earl v. Stevens, 57 Vt. 474 ; Batchelder v. Blake & Dwinell, 70 Vt. 197 , 40 Atl. 34 ; Kendall v. Hathaway, 64 Vt. 522 , 24 Atl. 1118 . | 1 | 1902–1902 |
Robinson v. Morgan
neutral
1 sentence1902Clement v. Gould, 61 Vt. 573 , 18 Atl. 453 ; Robinson v. Morgan, 65 Vt. 37 , 25 Atl. 899 ; Wells v. Austin, 59 Vt. 157 , 10 Atl. 405 ; Gilbert v. Vail, 60 Vt. 261 , 14 Atl. 542 ; Earl v. Stevens, 57 Vt. 474 ; Batchelder v. Blake & Dwinell, 70 Vt. 197 , 40 Atl. 34 ; Kendall v. Hathaway, 64 Vt. 522 , 24 Atl. 1118 . | 1 | 1902–1902 |
Batchelder v. Blake
neutral
1 sentence1902Clement v. Gould, 61 Vt. 573 , 18 Atl. 453 ; Robinson v. Morgan, 65 Vt. 37 , 25 Atl. 899 ; Wells v. Austin, 59 Vt. 157 , 10 Atl. 405 ; Gilbert v. Vail, 60 Vt. 261 , 14 Atl. 542 ; Earl v. Stevens, 57 Vt. 474 ; Batchelder v. Blake & Dwinell, 70 Vt. 197 , 40 Atl. 34 ; Kendall v. Hathaway, 64 Vt. 522 , 24 Atl. 1118 . | 1 | 1902–1902 |
Clement v. Gould
neutral
1 sentence1902Clement v. Gould, 61 Vt. 573 , 18 Atl. 453 ; Robinson v. Morgan, 65 Vt. 37 , 25 Atl. 899 ; Wells v. Austin, 59 Vt. 157 , 10 Atl. 405 ; Gilbert v. Vail, 60 Vt. 261 , 14 Atl. 542 ; Earl v. Stevens, 57 Vt. 474 ; Batchelder v. Blake & Dwinell, 70 Vt. 197 , 40 Atl. 34 ; Kendall v. Hathaway, 64 Vt. 522 , 24 Atl. 1118 . | 1 | 1902–1902 |
Kendall v. Tracy, Hathaway & Hathaway
neutral
1 sentence1902Clement v. Gould, 61 Vt. 573 , 18 Atl. 453 ; Robinson v. Morgan, 65 Vt. 37 , 25 Atl. 899 ; Wells v. Austin, 59 Vt. 157 , 10 Atl. 405 ; Gilbert v. Vail, 60 Vt. 261 , 14 Atl. 542 ; Earl v. Stevens, 57 Vt. 474 ; Batchelder v. Blake & Dwinell, 70 Vt. 197 , 40 Atl. 34 ; Kendall v. Hathaway, 64 Vt. 522 , 24 Atl. 1118 . | 1 | 1902–1902 |
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.