Schmitt v. Force (2011)

Citation: Schmitt v. Force (2011)
Parent Document: Schmitt v. Force (2011)
Jurisdiction: Vermont (state)
Effective Date: 2011-03-10
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4489909/schmitt-v-force/ ↗

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While Force’s pet dog resided in Schmitt’s home, both Schmitt and Force shared joint
responsibility for the animal’s care. On occasion, the animal would urinate on the carpet, causing
damage to the carpet and flooring beneath it. Schmitt obtained an estimate for the costs of
replacing the carpet in his home and for painting the wood beams below the floor. Force
contended that the carpet was already in need of replacing prior to the time she and her dog
moved in to the home as other dogs had previously lived in the home, there was significant
damage to the carpet resulting from previous flooding, and because the house was used as a
“party house” while it was in foreclosure. The carpet had not been replaced after Schmitt
purchased the home.

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