Legal Opinion
Lincoln v. Emerson
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided June 5, 1979No. 83-78PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtLarrow, J.
Plaintiffs obtained a general verdict and judgment thereon for damages occasioned by misrepresentations made in the course of a sale to them of farm premises in Randolph. Edward E. Emerson and Edward E. Emerson, Jr., against whom the judgment runs, appeal. Dismissal as to the corporate defendant, Strafford Associates, Inc., was entered during trial. Claimed errors relate to the sufficiency of the evidence to meet the “clear and convincing evidence” test, the standard of damages charged with respect to one claim of misrepresentation, and a ruling of the trial court with respect to the…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- Stromerson v. AverillCalifornia Supreme Court · 1943
- Garafano v. Neshobe Beach Club, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1967
- Woodmansee v. StonemanSupreme Court of Vermont · 1975
- Laughlin v. McConnelSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1963
- Pond v. CarterSupreme Court of Vermont · 1967
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3Cited by8 opinions
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- Hughes v. HoltSupreme Court of Vermont · 1981
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