Goodwin v. Franklin (2012)

Citation: Goodwin v. Franklin (2012)
Parent Document: Goodwin v. Franklin (2012)
Jurisdiction: Vermont (state)
Effective Date: 2012-12-20
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4489763/goodwin-v-franklin/ ↗

Full Text

1,062 chars

A hearing was held on the third motion for contempt in September of 2012.
Landlord had notice of the possibility of incarceration for contempt. He was represented
at the hearing by Attorney Daniel Richardson. The Court found him in contempt for not
maintaining the water supply to the Tenants, and he was incarcerated. He was released at
a follow-up hearing so that he could arrange for the restoration of water service. He was
given the opportunity to have the system inspected by a plumber and make necessary
repairs to assure quantity and pressure of water to the Tenants’ home. Specific repairs
were recommended by a plumber, which he was required to complete by October 12,
2012. He did not do so, and he continued to shut the water off. He was incarcerated
again on October 31, 2012 and released on November 7, 2012. The final hearing was
scheduled for November 14, 2012. The water was off the day before and the day of the
final hearing on November 14, 2012. Landlord clearly stated to the Tenants’ lawyer:
“The thing is, your clients have not paid rent.”

Other Sections in This Document (54)

Full Text