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Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 5531 (2026)

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(Cite as: 12 V.S.A. § 5531)
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Cited in 26 cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1979–2026 · leading case: Cold Springs Farm Dev., Inc. v. Ball, 661 A.2d 89 (Vt. 1995).
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Cold Springs Farm Dev., Inc. v. Ball, 661 A.2d 89 (Vt. 1995). · cites it 2× “[1] 12 V.S.A. § 5531(a). Our decisions about small claims court have sought to promote this policy.”
Kopelman v. Schwag, 485 A.2d 1254 (Vt. 1984). “Reciting several claims that he “could have” pursued, defendant argues that any correction of the findings resulting in an award for plaintiff should merely cause a further offset because “I never did forfeit my just, rightful, and moral claim to these damages.”
Gerrish Corp. v. Dworkin, 483 A.2d 261 (Vt. 1984). · cites it 6× “” Title 12 V.S.A. § 5531 (a) states that “[t]he [small claims] procedure shall not be exclusive/but shall be alternative to the formal procedure begun by the filing of a complaint.”
Brandon v. Richmond, 481 A.2d 16 (Vt. 1984). “Notwithstanding the need for simplicity and informality in small claims proceedings, particularly in those cases where the parties or either of them appear pro se, form cannot be disregarded entirely. In the matter before us, the written lease that underlies the entire case, and…”
Cameron v. Rollo, 2014 VT 40 (Vt. 2014). “12 V.S.A. § 5531(a). The Vermont Judiciary, through the Court Administrator and the Trial Court Administrative Judge, publishes a booklet to help litigants and prospective litigants understand and use the small claims process.”
Ferris-Prabhu v. Dave & Son, Inc., 457 A.2d 631 (Vt. 1983). “12 V.S.A. § 5531; D.C.C.R. 80.3(a). Litigants are encouraged to appear pro se, 12 V.”
Bartley-Cruz v. McLeod, 476 A.2d 534 (Vt. 1984). “Although the trial judge plays a different role in the trial of small claims in that he actively conducts the trial and the examination of the parties and their witnesses, D.”
Clark's Truck Ctr. v. Smith, 2009 VT 80 (Vt. 2009). “We also recognize that the purpose of Vermont’s small claims court proceedings is to provide “a simple, informal, and inexpensive procedure” for determining smaller civil actions.”
LaPlume v. Lavallee, 2004 VT 78 (Vt. 2004). “See 12 V.S.A. § 5531(a). ¶ 5. The small claims court rejected LaPlume’s claims and dismissed the action.”
Taylor v. Alfama, 481 A.2d 1059 (Vt. 1984). · cites it 2× “12 V.S.A. § 5531 (a)). *6 ■ The court awarded the plaintiff $400.”
Gagne v. Losorda, 409 A.2d 597 (Vt. 1979). “00 maximum contemplated by the statute, 12 V.S.A. § 5531(a), and the rule, D.C.C.”
scheidet v. cambrium (Vt. Super. Ct. 2023). · cites it 2× “” 12 V.S.A. § 5531(a) provides that where the plaintiff makes a claim for relief greater than $3,500.”
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— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 5531(a) — 17 cases
Cold Springs Farm Dev., Inc. v. Ball, 661 A.2d 89 (Vt. 1995). “[1] 12 V.S.A. § 5531(a). Our decisions about small claims court have sought to promote this policy.”
Cameron v. Rollo, 2014 VT 40 (Vt. 2014). “12 V.S.A. § 5531(a). The Vermont Judiciary, through the Court Administrator and the Trial Court Administrative Judge, publishes a booklet to help litigants and prospective litigants understand and use the small claims process.”
Bartley-Cruz v. McLeod, 476 A.2d 534 (Vt. 1984). “Although the trial judge plays a different role in the trial of small claims in that he actively conducts the trial and the examination of the parties and their witnesses, D.”
Clark's Truck Ctr. v. Smith, 2009 VT 80 (Vt. 2009). “We also recognize that the purpose of Vermont’s small claims court proceedings is to provide “a simple, informal, and inexpensive procedure” for determining smaller civil actions.”
LaPlume v. Lavallee, 2004 VT 78 (Vt. 2004). “See 12 V.S.A. § 5531(a). ¶ 5. The small claims court rejected LaPlume’s claims and dismissed the action.”
— Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 5531(b) — 2 cases
dept labor v. greene (Vt. Super. Ct. 2024).
Nationwide Mut. Ins. Co. v. Parker's Classic Auto Works (Vt. Super. Ct. 2011).
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