VT-COURTS

In re Trust of Marsha Milot - Trust Information Dispute

The Vermont Supreme Court ruled on a trust dispute concerning a beneficiary's right to information. The court reversed and remanded a lower court's decision, finding that while the trust remains revocable, the beneficiary is not entitled to all information sought under the Vermont Trust Code, but the probate division erred by not considering a request to amend the complaint to seek the removal of a co-trustee.

Mongeon Bay Properties v. Town of Colchester - Land Condemnation Dispute

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision denying the Town of Colchester's petition to condemn Mongeon Bay Properties, LLC's land for a stormwater treatment facility. The court found the Town failed to prove necessity, despite arguments related to phosphorus reduction and existing infrastructure liability.

State v. Michael Williams - Bail Decision Affirmation

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a trial court's decision to hold Michael Williams without bail, finding that the court permissibly corrected its order to reflect that the weight of the evidence was indeed great. The court's entry order clarifies the standards for holding a defendant without bail under the Vermont Constitution and statutes.

Vermont Supreme Court - K.P. Adoption Case Opinion

The Vermont Supreme Court issued an opinion in the K.P. adoption case, affirming the denial of petitions to terminate parental rights and permit adoption. The court also upheld the dismissal of an appeal to the civil division for lack of jurisdiction.

In re O.R.G. - Parental Rights Termination and Adoption

The Vermont Supreme Court reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a grandmother may be permitted to serve parental rights termination and adoption petitions by publication. The case, In re O.R.G., addresses the availability of service by publication when parents cannot be located.

Echeverria v. Town of Tunbridge - Public Trail Maintenance Authority

The Vermont Supreme Court ruled that the Town of Tunbridge has the authority to maintain public trails crossing private property. The court affirmed a lower court decision, concluding that these trails are public rights-of-way under state statutes, allowing the town to ensure public access.