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Fred V. Peet
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55 Patchen Rd South Burlington, VT 05403» view map
Real Estate Law
Vermont’s Real Estate Law Source

The Law Offices of Fred V. Peet, P.C. concentrates its practice on residential and commercial real estate transactions.

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1. Fred V. Peet South Burlington, VT
  Attorney at Law - VT, 1993
  Vermont Law School J.D. 1993
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Includes: Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Housing & Construction Defects

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LEGAL TERMS

HOLD HARMLESS

In a contract, a promise by one party not to hold the other party responsible if the other party carries out the contract in a way that causes damage to the fir... (more...)

In a contract, a promise by one party not to hold the other party responsible if the other party carries out the contract in a way that causes damage to the first party. For example, many leases include a hold harmless clause in which the tenant agrees not to sue the landlord if the tenant is injured due to the landlord's failure to maintain the premises. In most states, these clauses are illegal in residential tenancies, but may be upheld in commercial settings.

UNCLEAN HANDS

A legal doctrine that prevents a plaintiff who has acted unethically in relation to a lawsuit from winning the suit or from recovering as much money as she woul... (more...)

A legal doctrine that prevents a plaintiff who has acted unethically in relation to a lawsuit from winning the suit or from recovering as much money as she would have if she had behaved honorably. For example, if a contractor is suing a homeowner to recover the price of work he did on the home, his failure to perform the work as specified would leave him with unclean hands.

CONSIDERATION

The basis of a contract. Consideration is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain; the contract is founded on an exchange of one for... (more...)

The basis of a contract. Consideration is a benefit or right for which the parties to a contract must bargain; the contract is founded on an exchange of one form of consideration for another. Consideration may be a promise to perform a certain act -- for example, a promise to fix a leaky roof -- or a promise not to do something, such as build a second story on a house that will block the neighbor's view. Whatever its particulars, consideration must be something of value to the people who are making the contract.

REFORMATION

The act of changing a written contract when one of the parties can prove that the actual agreement was different than what's written down. The changes are usual... (more...)

The act of changing a written contract when one of the parties can prove that the actual agreement was different than what's written down. The changes are usually made by a court when both parties overlooked a mistake in the document, or when one party has deceived the other.

VIEW ORDINANCE

A law adopted by some cities or towns with desirable vistas -- such as those in the mountains or overlooking the ocean -- that protects a property owner from ha... (more...)

A law adopted by some cities or towns with desirable vistas -- such as those in the mountains or overlooking the ocean -- that protects a property owner from having his or her view obstructed by growing trees. View ordinances don't cover buildings or other structures that may block views.

SETBACK

The distance between a property boundary and a building. A minimum setback is usually required by law.

DIRECT EXAMINATION

At trial, the initial questioning of a party or witness by the side that called him or her to testify. The major purpose of direct examination is to explain you... (more...)

At trial, the initial questioning of a party or witness by the side that called him or her to testify. The major purpose of direct examination is to explain your version of events to the judge or jury and to undercut your adversary's version. Good direct examination seeks to prove all facts necessary to satisfy the plaintiff's legal claims or causes of action -- for example, that the defendant breached a valid contract and, as a result, the plaintiff suffered a loss.

OFFENSIVE COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL

A doctrine that prevents a defendant from re-litigating an issue after it has been lost. For example, if your neighbor sues you for putting up a fence on his la... (more...)

A doctrine that prevents a defendant from re-litigating an issue after it has been lost. For example, if your neighbor sues you for putting up a fence on his land and the court rules that your fence extends beyond your property line, you can't later file your own lawsuit seeking a declaration that the property line is incorrectly drawn.

NUISANCE

Something that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Nuisances include a wide range of conditions, every... (more...)

Something that interferes with the use of property by being irritating, offensive, obstructive or dangerous. Nuisances include a wide range of conditions, everything from a chemical plant's noxious odors to a neighbor's dog barking. The former would be a 'public nuisance,' one affecting many people, while the other would be a 'private nuisance,' limited to making your life difficult, unless the dog was bothering others. Lawsuits may be brought to abate (remove or reduce) a nuisance. See quiet enjoyment, attractive nuisance.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE EUSTANCE ACT 250 JURISDICTIONAL OPINION (# 2-231)

... PRESENT: Reiber, CJ, Dooley, Johnson, Skoglund and Burgess, JJ. DOOLEY, J. Â¶ 1. Robert and Lourdes Eustance appeal an Environmental Court order that required an Act 250 permit amendment for the construction of improvements to their property. ...

Delta Psi Fraternity v. City of Burlington

... 32 VSA Â§ 3802(5) (emphasis added). Â¶ 7. When interpreting statutes, "[t]he bedrock rule of statutory construction is to determine and give effect to the intent of the Legislature." In re CS, 158 Vt. 339, 343, 609 A.2d 641, 643 (1992); see also Wesco, Inc. ...

In re Chatham Woods Holdings, LLC

... Except for excavation, the two owners of Chatham Woods did not directly participate in the construction of the units, but instead subcontracted the work to various construction companies. ... BK Construction, Inc. is owned by Bryan Howes. ...

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LEGAL TERMS

HOLD HARMLESS

UNCLEAN HANDS

CONSIDERATION

REFORMATION

VIEW ORDINANCE

SETBACK

DIRECT EXAMINATION

OFFENSIVE COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL

NUISANCE

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

IN RE EUSTANCE ACT 250 JURISDICTIONAL OPINION (# 2-231)

Delta Psi Fraternity v. City of Burlington

In re Chatham Woods Holdings, LLC

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