Legal Opinion · Concurrence

State v. CNA Ins. Companies

Supreme Court of Vermont

Decided July 20, 2001No. 99-276Published

1Concurrence

Toor, Supr. J.,

concurring. I agree with the resolution of this case, but I do not agree that the only basis for this Court’s jurisdiction is under V.R.AP. 2.1 believe the decision below was a final judgment.

I agree with the majority that a judgment is final if “it makes a final disposition of the subject matter before the Court.” Woodard v. Porter Hospital, Inc., 125 Vt. 264, 265, 214 A.2d 67, 69 (1965). I also agree that a decision that “adjudicates fewer than all the claims . . . shall not terminate the action.” V.R.C.P. 54(b). However, I believe that the trial court’s decision here…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. In Re Appeal of Newton EnterprisesSupreme Court of Vermont · 1998
  2. Woodard v. Porter Hospital, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1965
  3. Hospitality Inns v. South Burlington R.I.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1988
  4. Morissette v. MorissetteSupreme Court of Vermont · 1983
  5. EASTPOINTE PROP. OWNERS'ASS'N v. CohenDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1987

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