Legal Opinion
Sykas v. Kearns
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided February 7, 1978No. 201-77PublishedCited by 33 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBillings, J.
This is an appeal by the plaintiff from a summary judgment rendered under V.R.C.P. 56 in favor of defendant Tavern Motor Inn. A prior appeal was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction, there being no final judgment, V.R.C.P. 54(b), and no compliance with the rules for appeal before final judgment. V.R.A.P. 5. Sykas v. Kearns, 134 Vt. 623, 366 A.2d 536 (1976) (mem.). Appellant’s claim against defendant Kearns has since been dismissed with prejudice, V.R.C.P. 41, and the cause is now properly before us.
Appellant seeks recovery for property damage caused by a fire in Montpelier in April of 1971. The…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Union School District No. 20 v. LenchSupreme Court of Vermont · 1976
- Fonda v. FaySupreme Court of Vermont · 1973
- Tierney v. TierneySupreme Court of Vermont · 1972
- Central Vermont Public Service Corp. v. Town of SpringfieldSupreme Court of Vermont · 1977
- Sykas v. KearnsSupreme Court of Vermont · 1976
3Cited by33 opinions
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