Rule 59 – Effective Date

(a) Effective Date of Rules. These rules will take effect on October 1, 1973. They govern all proceedings in actions brought after they take effect. (b) Effective Date of Amendments. Amendments to these rules will take effect on the day specified in the order adopting...

Rule 56 – Courts and Clerks

(a) Courts Always Open. The superior courts shall be deemed always open for the purpose of filing any proper paper, of issuing and returning process, and of making motions and orders. (b) Trials and Hearings; Orders in Chambers. All trials upon the merits shall be...

Rule 54 – Application and Definitions

(a)Application; Proceedings.(1)Courts. These rules do not apply to proceedings in police courts established under 23 V.S.A. §§ 1741-1753.(2)Proceedings. The procedure in inquests conducted under 13 V.S.A. §§ 5131-5137, shall conform to these rules so far as they are...