State v. CNA Ins. Companies
Supreme Court of Vermont
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
- In Re Appeal of Newton EnterprisesSupreme Court of Vermont · 1998
- Woodard v. Porter Hospital, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1965
- Hospitality Inns v. South Burlington R.I.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1988
- Morissette v. MorissetteSupreme Court of Vermont · 1983
- EASTPOINTE PROP. OWNERS'ASS'N v. CohenDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1987
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