Legal Opinion
Hunt v. Village of Bristol
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided December 18, 1992No. 92-056PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMorse, J.
In August 1991, Wayne Hunt was fired as police chief of Bristol, Vermont. He sought relief under V.R.C.P. 75 in superior court, and his complaint was dismissed on the ground that certiorari review was unavailable because no substantial constitutional issue was raised. He appeals here. We reverse.
The police chief was dismissed under 24 V.S.A. § 1932 (removal or suspension of police officer after hearing). Review of governmental action is governed by V.R.C.P. 74 and 75. Rule 74 applies when review is provided by statute. When legislation is silent on the mode of review, Rule 75 governs the…
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