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conversion claim in Vermont

8 Vermont opinions name it 2 courts 1964–2026 4 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
Montgomery v. Devoidgreen
vt · 2006 · cited in 3 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2024–2026
2 sentences

2026See Montgomery, 2006 VT 127, ¶ 12 , 181 Vt. 154 . 4 Because the court has determined that plaintiffs’ conduct amounted to a trespass, the court concludes that defendant’s nuisance counterclaim fails to support any additional award of damages.

2024Therefore, the conversion claim can only be construed against the State Defendants. “‘To establish a claim for conversion, the owner of property must show only that another has appropriated the property to that party’s own use and beneficial enjoyment, has exercised dominion over it in exclusion and defiance of the owner’s right, or has withheld possession from the owner under a claim of title inconsistent with the owner’s title.’” Montgomery, 2006 VT 127, ¶ 12 (quoting P.F.

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P.F. Jurgs & Co. v. O'Briengreen
vt · 1993 · cited in 2 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2021–2024
2 sentences

2024Jurgs & Co. v. O’Brien, 160 Vt. 294, 299 (1993)).

2021Jurgs & Co. v. O’Brien, 160 Vt. 294, 299 , 629 A.2d 325, 328 (1993).

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Morgan v. Kroupagreen
vt · 1997 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004First, they assert that the trial court erred when it relied on Morgan v. Kroupa to characterize Paka as a pet and thus not subject to a conversion claim. 167 Vt. 99, 103-05 , 702 A.2d 630, 633-34 (1997).

2004First, they assert that the trial court erred when it relied on Morgan v. Kroupa to characterize Paka as a pet and thus not subject to a conversion claim. 167 Vt. 99, 103-05 , 702 A.2d 630, 633-34 (1997).

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United States Sporting Products, Inc. v. Johnny Stewart Game Calls, Inc.green
texapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See United States Sporting Prods., 865 S.W.2d at 218 (rejecting contention that misappropriation must be of a trade secret or confidential information). 4 Nor does the mere availability of a conversion claim preclude assertion of a claim for unfair competition/misappropriation.

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Konrad v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co.green
illappct · 1956 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964
2 sentences

1964See Konrad v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., 11 Ill.

1964See Konrad v. Hartford Accident & Indemnity Co., 11 Ill.App.2d 503 , 137 N.E.2d 855 , beginning on page 861, for a discussion of these rules.

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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
O'Bryan Const. Co., Inc. v. Boise Cascade Corp. green
vt · 1980
2 sentences

1984The defendant cites O’Bryan Construction Co. v. Boise Cascade Corp., 139 Vt. 81 , 424 A.2d 244 (1980), for the proposition that the plaintiff is entitled to recover only nominal damages for the value of the paper on which the plaintiff’s plans were drawn.

1984The defendant cites O’Bryan Construction Co. v. Boise Cascade Corp., 139 Vt. 81 , 424 A.2d 244 (1980), for the proposition that the plaintiff is entitled to recover only nominal damages for the value of the paper on which the plaintiff’s plans were drawn.

11984–1984

Where else courts name it

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