Vt. Sup. Ct. Promulgation Order of Mar. 2, 2026: VRPP60(c)

STATE OF VERMONT

VERMONT SUPREME COURT

MARCH TERM, 2026

Order Promulgating Amendment to Rule 60(c) of the Vermont Rules of Probate Procedure

Pursuant to the Vermont Constitution, Chapter II, § 37, and 12 V.S.A. § 1, it is hereby ordered:

1. That Rule 60(c) of the Vermont Rules of Probate Procedure be amended as follows (deleted

matter struck through; new matter underlined):

RULE 60. RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT OR ORDER

(c) Motion to alter or amend a judgment. A motion to alter or amend the judgment shall be

served filed not later than 14 days after entry of the judgment.

Reporter’s Notes—2026 Amendment

Rule 60(c) is amended to replace the word “served” with “filed”

to clarify that the time deadline applies to filing with the court.

This word change is also consistent with the triggering action for

the time deadline for a motion to alter or amend in V.R.C.P. 59(e).

2. That this amendment is prescribed and promulgated effective July 1, 2026. The Reporter’s

Notes are advisory.

3. That the Chief Justice is authorized to report this rule to the General Assembly in accordance

with the provisions of 12 V.S.A. § 1, as amended.

Dated in Chambers at Montpelier, Vermont, this 2nd day of March, 2026.

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Paul L. Reiber, Chief Justice

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Harold E. Eaton, Jr., Associate Justice

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Nancy J. Waples, Associate Justice

Signed by the Vermont Supreme Court

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Christina E. Nolan, Associate Justice

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Michael P. Drescher, Associate Justice