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bursting bubble presumption in Vermont

8 Vermont opinions name it 2 courts 1999–2026 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.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Adams v. Town of West Havengreen
vt · 1987 · cited in 5 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2013–2023
2 sentences

2023“This is a bursting bubble presumption; if the taxpayer presents any evidence that his property was appraised above fair market value, then the presumption disappears, and ‘it is up to the town to introduce evidence that justifies its appraisal.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. Town of West Haven, 147 Vt. 618, 620 (1987)).

2018“This is a bursting bubble presumption; if the taxpayer presents any evidence that his property was appraised above fair market value, then the presumption disappears, and ‘it is up to the town to introduce evidence that justifies its appraisal.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. Town of West Haven, 147 Vt. 618, 620 (1987)).

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Vanderminden, A Family LTD Partnership v. Town of Wellsgreen
vt · 2013 · cited in 6 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2014–2026
2 sentences

2026“This is a bursting bubble presumption; if the taxpayer presents any evidence that his property was appraised above fair market value, then the presumption disappears, and it is up to the town to introduce evidence that justifies its appraisal.” Vanderminden v. Town of Wells, 2013 VT 49, ¶ 8 , 194 Vt. 96, 101 (quotation omitted).

2026“This is a bursting bubble presumption; if the taxpayer presents any evidence that his property was appraised above fair market value, then the presumption disappears, and it is up to the town to introduce evidence that justifies its appraisal.” Vanderminden v. Town of Wells, 2013 VT 49, ¶ 8 , 194 Vt. 96, 101 (quotation omitted).

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Jackson Gore Inn, Adams House v. Town of Ludlowgreen
vt · 2020 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026“Once the presumption disappears, the town is required to show either that it substantially complied with the relevant statutory and constitutional requirements or that its valuation was supported by independent evidence of fair market value.” Jackson Gore Inn, 2020 VT 11, ¶ 37 (quoting Vanderminden, 2013 VT 49, ¶ 8 ).

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LITTLEFILED v. Town of Brightongreen
vt · 1989 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016“This is a bursting bubble presumption: if the taxpayer presents any evidence that his property was appraised above fair market value, then the presumption disappears, and ‘it is up to the town to introduce evidence, that justifies its appraisal.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. Town of West Haven, 147 Vt. 618, 620 (1987)). “[The Town] can justify the appraisal by showing either that it ‘substantially complied with the relevant statutory and constitutional requirements,’ or that its appraisal is supported by ‘independent evidence relative to the property’s fair market value and the listed value of comp

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Landry v. Hubertgreen
vt · 1928 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999I do not believe that creating a bursting bubble presumption is consistent with the proper effect of the violation of a safety statute in a civil negligence action as explained in Landry v. Hubert, 101 Vt. 111, 113 , 141 A. 593, 594 (1928).

1999I do not believe that creating a bursting bubble presumption is consistent with the proper effect of the violation of a safety statute in a civil negligence action as explained in Landry v. Hubert, 101 Vt. 111, 113 , 141 A. 593, 594 (1928).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (1)

CaseCitedYears
In re Bilmar Team Cleaners green
vt · 2015
2 sentences

2016“This is a bursting bubble presumption: if the taxpayer presents any evidence that his property was appraised above fair market value, then the presumption disappears, and ‘it is up to the town to introduce evidence, that justifies its appraisal.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. Town of West Haven, 147 Vt. 618, 620 (1987)). “[The Town] can justify the appraisal by showing either that it ‘substantially complied with the relevant statutory and constitutional requirements,’ or that its appraisal is supported by ‘independent evidence relative to the property’s fair market value and the listed value of comp

2016“This is a bursting bubble presumption: if the taxpayer presents any evidence that his property was appraised above fair market value, then the presumption disappears, and ‘it is up to the town to introduce evidence, that justifies its appraisal.’” Id. (quoting Adams v. Town of West Haven, 147 Vt. 618, 620 (1987)). “[The Town] can justify the appraisal by showing either that it ‘substantially complied with the relevant statutory and constitutional requirements,’ or that its appraisal is supported by ‘independent evidence relative to the property’s fair market value and the listed value of comp

12016–2016

Statutes the citing opinions construe

VT § Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 32, § 3481 (6) VT § Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 32, § 4467 (6)

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.

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