14 Vermont opinions name it 2 courts 1915–2023 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 |
|---|---|---|
Rule v. Tobingreen2 sentences2010“Because our rule is identical to the federal rule, we look to the Federal cases interpreting the Federal Rules as an authoritative source for the interpretation of our rule.” Rule v. Tobin, 168 Vt. 166, 169 (1998) (citing Reporter's Notes to V.R.C.P. 1). 2008Cf. Rule v. Tobin, 168 Vt. 166, 169 , 719 A.2d 869, 871 (1998) (“Because our rule [of civil procedure] is identical to the federal rule, we look to the ‘Federal cases interpreting the Federal Rules [as] ... an authoritative source for the interpretation’ of our rule.” (quoting Reporter’s Notes, V.R.C.P. 1)). ¶ 16. | 2 | 2 |
Appeal of Weeksgreen1 sentence2012Appeal of Weeks, 167 Vt. 551, 555 (1998) (internal citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Grievance of Verderbergreen2 sentences2011See State v. Philip Morris USA Inc., 2008 VT 11, ¶ 13 , 183 Vt. 176 , 945 A.2d 887 (stating that in interpreting contracts, this Court “strive[s] to give effect to every part of the instrument and form a harmonious whole from the parts” (quotation omitted)); In re Verderber, 173 Vt. 612, 615 , 795 A.2d 1157, 1162 (2002) (mem.) (agreeing that “an interpretation which harmonizes all parts of the contract is preferable to an interpretation which focuses on one provision heedless of context” (quotation omitted)). 2011See State v. Philip Morris USA Inc., 2008 VT 11, ¶ 13 , 183 Vt. 176 , 945 A.2d 887 (stating that in interpreting contracts, this Court “strive[s] to give effect to every part of the instrument and form a harmonious whole from the parts” (quotation omitted)); In re Verderber, 173 Vt. 612, 615 , 795 A.2d 1157, 1162 (2002) (mem.) (agreeing that “an interpretation which harmonizes all parts of the contract is preferable to an interpretation which focuses on one provision heedless of context” (quotation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Philip Morris USA Inc.green2 sentences2011See State v. Philip Morris USA Inc., 2008 VT 11, ¶ 13 , 183 Vt. 176 , 945 A.2d 887 (stating that in interpreting contracts, this Court “strive[s] to give effect to every part of the instrument and form a harmonious whole from the parts” (quotation omitted)); In re Verderber, 173 Vt. 612, 615 , 795 A.2d 1157, 1162 (2002) (mem.) (agreeing that “an interpretation which harmonizes all parts of the contract is preferable to an interpretation which focuses on one provision heedless of context” (quotation omitted)). 2011See State v. Philip Morris USA Inc., 2008 VT 11, ¶ 13 , 183 Vt. 176 , 945 A.2d 887 (stating that in interpreting contracts, this Court “strive[s] to give effect to every part of the instrument and form a harmonious whole from the parts” (quotation omitted)); In re Verderber, 173 Vt. 612, 615 , 795 A.2d 1157, 1162 (2002) (mem.) (agreeing that “an interpretation which harmonizes all parts of the contract is preferable to an interpretation which focuses on one provision heedless of context” (quotation omitted)). | 1 | 1 |
In Re Vermont Health Service Corp.green2 sentences1985See, e.g., In re Vermont Health Service Corp., supra, 144 Vt. at 622-23, 482 A.2d at 297 . 1985See, e.g., In re Vermont Health Service Corp., supra, 144 Vt. at 622-23, 482 A.2d at 297 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Adams v. Field
green
2 sentences1935Adams v. Field, 21 Vt. 256, 266 ; Warner v. Warner’s Estate, 37 Vt. 356, 360 ; Bosquet v. Howe Scale Co., supra, page 371 of 96 Vt., 120 Atl. 171; In re Martin’s Estate, 96 Vt. 455, 457 , 120 Atl. 862 . 1923Warner v. Warner’s Estate, 37 Vt. 356 ; Adams v. Field, 21 Vt. 256 . | 2 | 1923–1935 |
Warner v. Warner's Estate
green
2 sentences1935Adams v. Field, 21 Vt. 256, 266 ; Warner v. Warner’s Estate, 37 Vt. 356, 360 ; Bosquet v. Howe Scale Co., supra, page 371 of 96 Vt., 120 Atl. 171; In re Martin’s Estate, 96 Vt. 455, 457 , 120 Atl. 862 . 1923Warner v. Warner’s Estate, 37 Vt. 356 ; Adams v. Field, 21 Vt. 256 . | 2 | 1923–1935 |
In re C.L.S., Juvenile
green
1 sentence2023Id. | 1 | 2023–2023 |
In Re Vitale
green
2 sentences2021Id. at 585 , 563 A.2d at 616 . ¶ 18. 2021Id. at 585 , 563 A.2d at 616 . ¶ 18. | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Slocum v. Department of Social Welfare
green
1 sentence2017Slocum, 154 Vt. at 478 . | 1 | 2017–2017 |
In re Manosh
green
2 sentences2017I would overrule Manosh , 2014 VT 95 , ¶ 23, 197 Vt. 424 , 108 A.3d 212 , to the extent it holds to the contrary. 17 We should not be endorsing an interpretation of the rule that essentially requires a trial court to ignore a defendant's express written acknowledgment that he understands the charges, that he has reviewed the nature of the evidence against him, and that he expressly acknowledges that there was a factual basis for the plea, particularly when these sentiments are confirmed on the record. 2017I would overrule Manosh , 2014 VT 95 , ¶ 23, 197 Vt. 424 , 108 A.3d 212 , to the extent it holds to the contrary. 17 We should not be endorsing an interpretation of the rule that essentially requires a trial court to ignore a defendant's express written acknowledgment that he understands the charges, that he has reviewed the nature of the evidence against him, and that he expressly acknowledges that there was a factual basis for the plea, particularly when these sentiments are confirmed on the record. | 1 | 2017–2017 |
In Re SM
green
2 sentences2005In re S.M., 2003 VT 41, ¶ 6 , 175 Vt. 524 , 824 A.2d 593 (mem.). 2005In re S.M., 2003 VT 41, ¶ 6 , 175 Vt. 524 , 824 A.2d 593 (mem.). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
In re S.M.
green
1 sentence2005In re S.M., 2003 VT 41, ¶ 6 , 175 Vt. 524 , 824 A.2d 593 (mem.). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. v. Giroux
green
2 sentences1972Co. v. Giroux, 129 Vt. 155, 159 , 274 A.2d 487 (1971), where we said: “This phrase (as soon as practicable) has uniformly been construed to mean notice with reasonable dispatch, in view of all the circumstances of each particular case. 1972Co. v. Giroux, 129 Vt. 155, 159 , 274 A.2d 487 (1971), where we said: “This phrase (as soon as practicable) has uniformly been construed to mean notice with reasonable dispatch, in view of all the circumstances of each particular case. | 1 | 1972–1972 |
In re Martin's Estate
green
2 sentences1935Adams v. Field, 21 Vt. 256, 266 ; Warner v. Warner’s Estate, 37 Vt. 356, 360 ; Bosquet v. Howe Scale Co., supra, page 371 of 96 Vt., 120 Atl. 171; In re Martin’s Estate, 96 Vt. 455, 457 , 120 Atl. 862 . 1935Adams v. Field, 21 Vt. 256, 266 ; Warner v. Warner’s Estate, 37 Vt. 356, 360 ; Bosquet v. Howe Scale Co., supra, page 371 of 96 Vt., 120 Atl. 171; In re Martin’s Estate, 96 Vt. 455, 457 , 120 Atl. 862 . | 1 | 1935–1935 |
White's Admrx. v. Central Vermont Railway Co.
neutral
1 sentence1915Railway Co., 87 Vt. 345 , 89 Atl. 618 , that the construction of a railroad rule was for the court and that a question calling for an interpretation of the rule by an expert was properly excluded. 3. | 1 | 1915–1915 |
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.
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.