Pierce v. Riggs
Decided December 24, 1987. Frank G. Mahady wrote the opinion for the court.
540 A.2d 655 · Cited 61 times
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- Creaser v. Bixby · 138 Vt. 582
- Middlebury American Legion Post No. 27 v. Peck · 432 A.2d 1183
- Adams v. United States · 392 F. Supp. 1272
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