2025 Vermont Statutes
Title 12 - Court Procedure
Chapter 25 - Process
§ 697. Sheriffs’ liabilities

Universal Citation:
12 VT Stats § 697
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§ 697. Sheriffs’ liabilities

A sheriff who willfully refuses or neglects to serve or return such writ or precept, or who makes a false or undue return, shall be fined not more than $100.00 with costs and shall pay to the party aggrieved damages sustained thereby.

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