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8 Vermont opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2026 5 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 |
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Lay v. Pettengill, Novotnygreen2 sentences2026Lay, 2011 VT 127, ¶ 22 . 2025Lay v. Pettengill, 2011 VT 127, ¶ 32 , 191 Vt. 141, 160 (“[p]roceedings are ‘terminated in favor of the accused’ … only when their final disposition is such as to indicate the innocence of the accused” (internal quotation omitted)); Kent v. Katz, 146 F. Supp. 2d 450 , 460–61 (D. | 3 | 5 |
Kent v. Katzgreen2 sentences2025Lay v. Pettengill, 2011 VT 127, ¶ 32 , 191 Vt. 141, 160 (“[p]roceedings are ‘terminated in favor of the accused’ … only when their final disposition is such as to indicate the innocence of the accused” (internal quotation omitted)); Kent v. Katz, 146 F. Supp. 2d 450 , 460–61 (D. 2015Lay v. Pettengill, 2011 VT 127, ¶ 32 , 191 Vt. 141, 160 (“[p]roceedings are ‘terminated in favor of the accused’ ... only when their final 7 disposition is such as to indicate the innocence of the accused” (internal quotation omitted)); Kent v. Katz, 146 F. Supp. 2d 450, 460-61 (D. | 1 | 3 |
Stansbury v. Wertmangreen1 sentence2026“Because lack of probable cause is an element of a malicious prosecution claim, the existence of probable cause is a complete defense to a claim of malicious prosecution.” Stansbury v. Wertman, 721 F.3d 84, 94-95 (2d Cir. 2013). | 1 | 1 |
CHITTENDEN TRUST COMPANY v. Marshallgreen2 sentences2024Co. v. Marshall, 146 Vt. 543, 550 , 507 A.2d 965, 970 (1986) (“The malice element of a malicious prosecution claim requires a showing that the baseless suit was instituted from any improper and wrongful motive.” (quotation omitted)). 11 ¶ 30. 2024Co. v. Marshall, 146 Vt. 543, 550 , 507 A.2d 965, 970 (1986) (“The malice element of a malicious prosecution claim requires a showing that the baseless suit was instituted from any improper and wrongful motive.” (quotation omitted)). 11 ¶ 30. | 1 | 1 |
Masi v. Laferrieregreen2 sentences1986Compare Masi v. Laferriere, 131 Vt. 363, 365 , 306 A.2d 701, 702 (1973) (judgment in malicious prosecution action cannot be sustained where elements of damages not supported by evidence). 1986Compare Masi v. Laferriere, 131 Vt. 363, 365 , 306 A.2d 701, 702 (1973) (judgment in malicious prosecution action cannot be sustained where elements of damages not supported by evidence). | 1 | 1 |
Gerard and Gemma Brault v. Town of Miltongreen2 sentences1986The malice element of a malicious prosecution claim requires a showing that the “ ‘baseless suit was instituted from any improper and wrongful motive.’ ” Brault v. Town of Milton, 527 F.2d 730, 739 (2d Cir. 1975) (quoting Sparrow v. Vermont Savings Bank, 95 Vt. 29, 33 , 112 A. 205, 207 (1921)). 1986The malice element of a malicious prosecution claim requires a showing that the “ ‘baseless suit was instituted from any improper and wrongful motive.’ ” Brault v. Town of Milton, 527 F.2d 730, 739 (2d Cir. 1975) (quoting Sparrow v. Vermont Savings Bank, 95 Vt. 29, 33 , 112 A. 205, 207 (1921)). | 1 | 1 |
Sparrow v. Vermont Savings Bankgreen2 sentences1986The malice element of a malicious prosecution claim requires a showing that the “ ‘baseless suit was instituted from any improper and wrongful motive.’ ” Brault v. Town of Milton, 527 F.2d 730, 739 (2d Cir. 1975) (quoting Sparrow v. Vermont Savings Bank, 95 Vt. 29, 33 , 112 A. 205, 207 (1921)). 1986The malice element of a malicious prosecution claim requires a showing that the “ ‘baseless suit was instituted from any improper and wrongful motive.’ ” Brault v. Town of Milton, 527 F.2d 730, 739 (2d Cir. 1975) (quoting Sparrow v. Vermont Savings Bank, 95 Vt. 29, 33 , 112 A. 205, 207 (1921)). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Anello v. Vinci
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1 sentence2024The absence of probable cause is an element of a malicious prosecution claim. “[T]o recover for malicious prosecution, plaintiff must prove that defendant initiated or continued the case without probable cause, that defendant acted with malice, and that the earlier case terminated in plaintiff’s favor.” Bacon v. Reimer & Braunstein, LLP, 2007 VT 57, ¶ 4 , 182 Vt. 553 (citing Anello v. Vinci, 142 Vt. 583 , 586–87 (1983)). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Bacon v. Reimer & Braunstein, LLP
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2 sentences2024The absence of probable cause is an element of a malicious prosecution claim. “[T]o recover for malicious prosecution, plaintiff must prove that defendant initiated or continued the case without probable cause, that defendant acted with malice, and that the earlier case terminated in plaintiff’s favor.” Bacon v. Reimer & Braunstein, LLP, 2007 VT 57, ¶ 4 , 182 Vt. 553 (citing Anello v. Vinci, 142 Vt. 583 , 586–87 (1983)). 2024The absence of probable cause is an element of a malicious prosecution claim. “[T]o recover for malicious prosecution, plaintiff must prove that defendant initiated or continued the case without probable cause, that defendant acted with malice, and that the earlier case terminated in plaintiff’s favor.” Bacon v. Reimer & Braunstein, LLP, 2007 VT 57, ¶ 4 , 182 Vt. 553 (citing Anello v. Vinci, 142 Vt. 583 , 586–87 (1983)). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
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.