Plante v. Johnson

Defendant Johnson, a driver in an automobile negligence action, appeals from denial of her motion in arrest of a consolidated judgment in plaintiff’s favor against both her and Cheers, Inc., a defendant sued under Vermont’s Dram Shop Act, 7 V.S.A. § 501 et seq. We affirm.

Plaintiff was injured when she was involved in an automobile accident with defendant. She sued defendant as the driver of the other car and in a separate action sued Cheers, Inc. and a second tavern under the Dram Shop Act, alleging liability for the same injuries resulting from the accident. Plaintiff moved under V.R.C.P.…