Lamb v. Bloom

This is the third renewal of a motion for reconsideration of an order dismissing a collateral order appeal. The appeal is from an order refusing to reconsider the denial of summary judgment. Defendant’s point, made with increasing intensity in each renewed motion for reconsideration, is that we have absolutely no discretion to refuse to consider this appeal. This point is contrary to our ease law. We offer an expanded explanation in the hope that it will finally terminate the continuing stream of paper.

Both plaintiff and defendant are veterinarians. Defendant is a member of the Vermont…