Legal Opinion
Bennett Estate v. Travelers Insurance
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided November 3, 1981No. 442-80PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPeck, J.
It has been said that “he must have patience who to law will go.” R. Dodsley, Pain and Patience (1745). This has been especially true for the parties to this appeal. Although the litigation has not progressed beyond the stage of discovery, it is now before this Court for the second time.
This appeal results from the collision of automobiles driven by plaintiff Bennett, now deceased, and a motorist insured by defendant Travelers Insurance Company. Plaintiff brought suit against the driver of the other vehicle, and on January 20, 1974, a default judgment was entered by the then Bennington County…
2Cases cited17 opinions
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- Bennett Estate v. Travelers Insurance Co.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1980
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