Legal Opinion
State v. International Collection Service, Inc.
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided May 24, 1991No. 89-300PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDooley, J.
The State of Vermont appeals from the Washington Superior Court’s dismissal of its consumer fraud action against defendant, International Collection Service, Inc. (ICS). The court held that the actions complained of did not fall within the Consumer Fraud Act, 9 V.S.A. §§ 2451-2479. We hold that the dismissal was erroneous and reverse.
Defendant ICS is a debt collection agency based in Williams-town, Vermont. All of its customers are businesses, the majority of which are located out-of-state. The State of Vermont brought this action, alleging that ICS engaged in unfair and deceptive practices…
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- Anhold v. DanielsWashington Supreme Court · 1980
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