Legal Opinion
State v. Custom Pools
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided November 18, 1988No. 86-079PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMahady, J.
This appeal, brought by the State of Vermont, requires us to determine the authority of the Attorney General to proceed under the Consumer Fraud Act, 9 V.S.A. § 2451 et seq., against the holders of notes and mortgages obtained by their assignor in violation of the Act. The trial court found no such authority. We disagree and reverse.
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Defendant, Custom Pools, Inc., (“Custom”) engaged in the business of the home solicitation sale, installation and service of above-ground swimming pools. Custom advertised quality swimming pools which would sell for $629.00. Consumers who responded to the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Gramatan Home Investors Corp. v. StarlingSupreme Court of Vermont · 1983
- In re A. C.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1984
- State v. Central Vermont Railway Co.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1908
- Chase v. ErhardtDistrict Court, D. Vermont · 1912
- Harden v. Vermont Department of TaxesSupreme Court of Vermont · 1976
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