Bruntaeger v. Zeller

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• holding award of exemplary damages under Vermont Consumer Fraud Law only allowable on showing of malice, ill will, or wanton conduct
• stating that under ordinary civil law, “an award of exemplary damages is discretionary with the fact finder even where malice is present”
• finding the evidence on the reasonableness of attorney’s fees insufficient where plaintiff submitted only a bill and did not present any expert testimony
• applying Vermont StatAnn. tit. 9, §§ 2451 through 2462 9
• applying Vermont Stat.Ann. tit. 9, §§ 2451 through 2462 [9]
• trial court's factual determinations will stand if supported by credible evidence, even if inconsistencies or contrary evidence exist

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