Supreme Court of Vermont

Gordon R. Wood, as Parent and Next Friend of Scott Wood v. Gaila Wood

February 4, 1977135 Vt. 119

Summary

The Vermont Supreme Court held that an unemancipated minor, suing through his father as next friend, is not barred by law from bringing a negligence claim against his mother, and therefore remanded the case for further proceedings. Justice Daley dissented, arguing the Court should not answer the certified question on the limited record.