Legal Opinion
Richards v. Town of Norwich
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided January 29, 1999No. 98-074PublishedCited by 92 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAmestoy, C. J.
Stuart Richards appeals a Windsor Superior Court order dismissing his Rule 75 appeal of the Town of Norwich selectboard’s decision authorizing an on-site septic system permit for Paul Nowieki. Richards argues that he alleged facts in his complaint sufficient to assert standing and, therefore, the superior court erred when it dismissed his Rule 75 action for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. We reverse.
In 1973, the Town of Norwich (“town”) adopted an ordinance (“1973 ordinance”) that established minimum standards regulating the design, construction and installation of…
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