Brady v. Dean

Plaintiffs appeal from a superior court order dismissing their challenge to the civil union law-enacted by the Legislature in response to this Court’s decision in Baker v. State, 170 Vt. 194, 744 A.2d 864 (1999). Plaintiffs contend the trial court erred in concluding that they lacked standing and failed to state a claim on which relief could be granted. We affirm.

On April 26, 2000, the Governor signed into law Act 91, “An Act Relating to Civil Unions.” 1999, No. 91 (Adj. Sess.). Shortly before its effective date of July 1, 2000, plaintiffs — a group comprised of Vermont taxpayers, members of…