By Andy DelaneyThree opinions this week. First,
we deal with whether Rule 59 can save a possible pleading deficiency. Here,
SCOV says “yes.” This case is about an airport, so naturally, we’re going to
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Weekly (No, Really) Update: February 16, 2024 Decisions
I know what you’re thinking.Didn’t he say he was going to keep up with posts this year? Been at least a month. So much for that idea!There actually hasn’t been anything issued since January 19,…
January 19, 2024: I See What You Did There
By Andy DelaneyThis week’s case is primarily about non-witness
identification from video and stills. Some dude robs a convenience store in Highgate
wearing a hoodie, beanie, and mask. He tells the clerks he has a gun. It might
be Mark…
January 2024: Week Two
By Andy DelaneySo far, so good. Maybe I’ll keep the blog reasonably updated this year. Time will tell.Two opinions issued January 12. First, we have an appeal from a Vermont Public Utility Commission
(PUC) order approving a contract for the…
Jerry O’Neill, 1946 – 2023
January 2024: Week One
By Andy Delaney Once again, this year I’m going to try to keep this blog updated regularly. No promises. Work happens. Trials happen. But I’ll make an effort. One case from SCOV on January 5, 2024. It’s about plea negotiations in…
Half of August and the Rest of 2023
By Andy DelaneyYesterday, someone asked an innocent enough question: “Does anyone update this blog anymore?” and I was reminded of the meme featured to the left of this post (or maybe the top of it if you’re on a…
Huh? Is it August Already?
By Andy DelaneyWell, the building may have been closed due to the flooding, but SCOV
didn’t stop writing. Three opinions Friday, August 4, and one entry order on
Thursday, August 3.
We’ll start with that entry order. In a…
June and Half of July
Cyclic Update: The Month of May
It’s an old meme but it checks outSince April 22, things have been relatively quiet. One opinion Friday, May 26. The short version is the controversy is moot
and that’s the end of the story. The in-between is interesting though.