The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 1 : General Provisions
Chapter 003 : Construction of Statutes
Subchapter 002 : Definition of Terms
(Cite as: 1 V.S.A. § 131)-
§ 131. Preceding; following; such; said
“Preceding” and “following” when used by way of reference to a section of the law shall mean the next preceding or following section. “Such” and “said” when used by way of reference to a person or thing shall apply to the same person or thing last mentioned.