Henry J. Weeks and Blanche R. Weeks v. Mildred Burnor

Summary

The Vermont Supreme Court affirmed the trial court’s discretionary grant of a new trial, finding no abuse of discretion in overturning the jury verdict for the defendant. It also held that the trial court was not required to issue specific findings to justify the new‑trial order. The Court applied the threshold test that a plaintiff must present evidence sufficient to meet the burden of proof when a verdict for a defendant is set aside.