The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2024 session of the General Assembly.
NOTE: The Vermont Statutes Online is an unofficial copy of the Vermont Statutes Annotated that is provided as a convenience.
Title 5 : Aeronautics and Surface Transportation Generally
Chapter 068 : Construction and Operation of the Road
Subchapter 001 : LOCATION, CONDEMNATION, AND CONSTRUCTION
(Cite as: 5 V.S.A. § 3531)-
§ 3531. Proceedings in Superior Court respecting damages
When a railroad corporation requires for roadway or building materials land, the owner of which is unknown, or where there are conflicting claims to the title, or where such land is encumbered by mortgages, attachments, or the levy of execution, or otherwise, after having the damages appraised by the commissioners, such corporation may apply by petition to a Superior judge who, in his or her discretion, may order the damages awarded by the commissioners to be deposited with the Clerk of the Court, or in a bank in the county where the land lies, subject to the order of such person as the Superior judge decides is entitled to the same, or subject to the future order of the Superior judge.
