Rule 43 – Evidence

(a)Form. In all trials the testimony of witnesses shall be taken orally in open court, unless otherwise provided by Rule 43.1. other provisions of these rules, the Vermont Rules of Evidence, or other rules adopted by the Supreme Court. (b)Scope of Examination and...

Rule 42 – Consolidation; Separate Trials

(a)Consolidation. When actions involving a common question of law or fact are pending before the court, it may order a joint hearing or trial of any or all the matters in issue in the actions; it may, with consent of the parties, order all the actions consolidated;...

Rule 41 – Dismissal of Actions

(a)Voluntary Dismissal: Effect Thereof.(1)By Plaintiff. Subject to the provisions of Rule 23(e), of Rule 66, and of any statute, an action or claim may be voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff without order of court by filing a notice of dismissal in any case in...

Rule 38 – Jury Trial of Right

(a)Right Preserved. The right of trial by jury as declared by the Constitution of the State of Vermont or as given by a statute shall be preserved to the parties inviolate.(b)Demand. Any party may demand a trial by jury of any issue triable of right by a jury by (1)...