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“The very purposes of discovery [is] to allow the parties to become fully informed about the essential nature of the case prior to trial.” (See Mintz v. Matalon (1987) 148 Vt. 442, 445.)
“Parties may obtain discovery regarding any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action, whether it relates to the claim or defense of the party seeking discovery or to the claim or defense of any other party, including the existence, description, nature, custody, condition and location of any books, documents or other tangible things and the identity and location of persons having knowledge of any discoverable matter.” (See Mattison v. Poulen (1976) 134 Vt. 158, 162.)
“It is not ground for objection that the information sought will be inadmissible at trial if the information sought appears reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.” (See id.)
“Rule 37 of the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure governs discovery and provides that a party may seek an order compelling discovery where another party has not complied with a discovery request.” (See Williams v. Town of N. Hero (2018) 200 A.3d 1082, 1085.)
Specifically, “V.R.C.P. 37(a) provides in part that [a] party, upon reasonable notice to other parties and all persons affected thereby, may apply for an order compelling discovery.” (See Kingsbury v. Kingsbury (1979) 137 Vt. 448, 453.)
“Where a motion compelling discovery is granted, Rule 37(a)(4) provides that a party may seek reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining the order, including attorney's fees." (See Williams v. Town of N. Hero (2018) 200 A.3d 1082, 1085.)
“Where a party fails to comply with an order compelling discovery, Rule 37(b)(1) provides for a variety of potential sanctions, including contempt sanctions.” (See id.)
“Trial courts have broad discretion with respect to discovery matters.” (See Ley v. Dall (1988) 150 Vt. 383, 386.)
“This Court will not disturb a trial court's discovery ruling absent an abuse of discretion.” (See Pcolar v. Casella Waste Sys., Inc. (2012) 59 A.3d 702, 707.)
“Thus, we will not disturb the court's determination unless its exercise of discretion was on grounds or for reasons clearly untenable, or the exercise of discretion was to a clearly unreasonable extent.” (See Meyer v. Meyer (2001) 173 Vt. 195, 197.)
It is well settled that “V.R.C.P. 26(b)(1) specifically permits the superior court to limit discovery if the party seeking discovery has had ample opportunity by discovery in the action to obtain the information sought.” (See Poplaski v. Lamphere (1989) 152 Vt. 251, 255.)
However, it is also well settled that “the purpose of liberal discovery rules is the prevention of surprise to one's opponents, and [we] have not hesitated to affirm the ultimate discovery sanction of exclusion when to do otherwise would frustrate this objective.” (See Smith v. Central Vermont Hospital, Inc. (2004) 177 Vt. 640, 644.)
Apr 30, 2024
04/30/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Apr 30, 2024
04/30/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Apr 29, 2024
04/29/2024 Active - Service Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Contract - Other
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Apr 25, 2024
04/30/2024 Active - Answer Due
Addison County
Addison County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 24, 2024
04/24/2024 Active - Service Due
Washington County
Washington County, VT
Miscellaneous - Other
Apr 24, 2024
Voluntary Dismissal
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 23, 2024
04/25/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Other
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 22, 2024
04/22/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Apr 19, 2024
04/19/2024 Active
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Prisoner Case - Habeas Corpus
Criminal
Habeas Corpus
Apr 17, 2024
04/17/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Apr 16, 2024
Closed
Washington County
Washington County, VT
Miscellaneous - Other
Apr 12, 2024
05/01/2024 Active - Answer Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Declaratory Judgment
Apr 11, 2024
04/24/2024 Active - Answer Due
Addison County
Addison County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 09, 2024
04/09/2024 Active - Service Due
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Apr 09, 2024
04/09/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Apr 04, 2024
Judgment (Other)
Hon. Burke, Alexander N
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 04, 2024
04/04/2024 Active
Orleans County
Orleans County, VT
Prisoner Case - Habeas Corpus
Criminal
Habeas Corpus
Apr 03, 2024
Stipulated Judgment
Chittenden County
Chittenden County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 03, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Pretrial
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 02, 2024
05/03/2024 Active - Answer Due
Lamoille County
Lamoille County, VT
Real Property
Property
General Property
Apr 02, 2024
04/02/2024 Active - Service Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Collection - Restitution Unit
Apr 02, 2024
04/30/2024 Active - Pretrial
Washington County
Washington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Apr 01, 2024
04/01/2024 Active - Service Due
Lamoille County
Lamoille County, VT
Claim Against Gov. - Other
Apr 01, 2024
04/08/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 29, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 29, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 27, 2024
03/27/2024 Active
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Prisoner Case - Habeas Corpus
Criminal
Habeas Corpus
Mar 22, 2024
04/17/2024 Active
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Appeal - Other
Appeals
General Appeals
Mar 22, 2024
04/25/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 22, 2024
03/22/2024 Active - Service Due
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Collection - Non-Credit Card
Mar 21, 2024
03/21/2024 Active
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Prisoner Case - Habeas Corpus
Criminal
Habeas Corpus
Mar 21, 2024
03/25/2024 Active - Pretrial
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 21, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 20, 2024
Voluntary Dismissal
Orleans County
Orleans County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 20, 2024
03/20/2024 Active
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Prisoner Case - Post Conviction Relief
Mar 20, 2024
03/20/2024 Active - Service Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Mar 20, 2024
03/29/2024 Active - Answer Due
Washington County
Washington County, VT
Contract - Other
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Mar 20, 2024
04/22/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 20, 2024
03/20/2024 Active - Service Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
Judgment (Other)
Hon. Burke, Alexander N
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
04/30/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
03/25/2024 Active - Pretrial
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
Judgment (Other)
Hon. Burke, Alexander N
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
03/19/2024 Active - Service Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
05/01/2024 Active - Pretrial
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Addison County
Addison County, VT
Contract - Buyer Plaintiff
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Mar 19, 2024
03/19/2024 Active - Service Due
Grand Isle County
Grand Isle County, VT
Appeal - Probate
Probate
General Probate
Mar 19, 2024
03/22/2024 Active - Answer Due
Orleans County
Orleans County, VT
Contract - Other
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Mar 19, 2024
Judgment (Other)
Hon. Burke, Alexander N
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 19, 2024
03/19/2024 Active - Service Due
Grand Isle County
Grand Isle County, VT
Appeal - Probate
Probate
General Probate
Mar 18, 2024
04/24/2024 Active - Pretrial
Orleans County
Orleans County, VT
Mar 18, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Mar 18, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 15, 2024
Dismissal
Addison County
Addison County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 15, 2024
04/12/2024 Active - Pretrial
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 15, 2024
03/26/2024 Active - Answer Due
Orange County
Orange County, VT
Miscellaneous - Other
Mar 14, 2024
Judgment (Other)
Lamoille County
Lamoille County, VT
Collection - Credit Card
Mar 14, 2024
03/14/2024 Active - Service Due
Lamoille County
Lamoille County, VT
Appeal - Probate
Probate
General Probate
Mar 14, 2024
Judgment (Other)
Lamoille County
Lamoille County, VT
Collection - Credit Card
Mar 14, 2024
03/14/2024 Active - Service Due
Washington County
Washington County, VT
Contract - Other
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Mar 13, 2024
04/17/2024 Active
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Mar 13, 2024
04/25/2024 Active - Answer Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 13, 2024
04/17/2024 Active
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Mar 13, 2024
Voluntary Dismissal
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 13, 2024
03/26/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 13, 2024
03/13/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Collection - Credit Card
Mar 12, 2024
04/18/2024 Active - Pretrial
Orleans County
Orleans County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 11, 2024
03/11/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Other
Mar 11, 2024
03/22/2024 Active - Answer Due
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 11, 2024
04/16/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 11, 2024
04/05/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 11, 2024
Closed
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Miscellaneous - Wrongful Death Settlement
Torts
General Torts
Mar 08, 2024
03/12/2024 Active - Answer Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Declaratory Judgment
Mar 07, 2024
Voluntary Dismissal
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 07, 2024
03/19/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 06, 2024
04/03/2024 Active - Pretrial
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 06, 2024
Dismissal
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 06, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 06, 2024
03/23/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 06, 2024
04/29/2024 Active - Answer Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 06, 2024
04/10/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 06, 2024
03/14/2024 Active - Answer Due
Washington County
Washington County, VT
Contract - Other
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Mar 05, 2024
03/25/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 05, 2024
04/03/2024 Active - Pretrial
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Contract - Buyer Plaintiff
Commercial
Breach of Contract
Mar 04, 2024
03/21/2024 Active - Answer Due
Lamoille County
Lamoille County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 04, 2024
03/04/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Mar 04, 2024
Closed
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Mar 04, 2024
04/11/2024 Active - Pretrial
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 04, 2024
04/01/2024 Active - Pretrial
Caledonia County
Caledonia County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Mar 01, 2024
04/09/2024 Active - Answer Due
Rutland County
Rutland County, VT
Appeal - Other
Appeals
General Appeals
Mar 01, 2024
04/01/2024 Active - Pretrial
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Feb 29, 2024
03/14/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Feb 29, 2024
Dismissal
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Feb 29, 2024
04/03/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Feb 29, 2024
Voluntary Dismissal
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Feb 29, 2024
03/21/2024 Active - Answer Due
Bennington County
Bennington County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Feb 28, 2024
02/28/2024 Active - Service Due
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Prisoner Case - Review of Governmental Action
Feb 28, 2024
03/28/2024 Active - Answer Due
Orleans County
Orleans County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
Feb 28, 2024
03/11/2024 Active - Pretrial
Windsor County
Windsor County, VT
Feb 28, 2024
03/13/2024 Active - Answer Due
Addison County
Addison County, VT
Landlord/Tenant - Eviction
Property
Landlord-Tenant
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