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Riley v. Dempsey (2005)

Citation
Riley v. Dempsey (2005)
Parent Document
Riley v. Dempsey (2005)
Jurisdiction
Vermont (state)
Effective Date
2005-01-05

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Mr. Riley objects that the Small Claims Court did not include specific citations to
Vermont law within its Conclusions of Law concerning “normal wear and tear.” The Small
Claims Court did cite to, and quote from, 9 V.S.A. § 4461, in its discussion of the counterclaim,
but there is no specific citation to the statutory definition of “normal wear and tear” which
appears in the definitions at 9 V.S.A. § 4451(5). Nevertheless, it is clear that the court based its
decision on a correct understanding that “normal wear and tear” is excepted from recoverable
damages, under § 4461(b)(2). There is no requirement for including legal citations in a judicial