The Vermont Statutes Online
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Title 12 : Court Procedure
Chapter 023 : Limitation of Time for Commencement of Actions
Subchapter 004 : NEW PROMISE AND PAYMENT
(Cite as: 12 V.S.A. § 591)-
§ 591. New promise must be in writing and signed
An acknowledgment or promise shall not be held to affect a defense made under the provisions of this chapter, unless such acknowledgment or promise is in writing signed by the party affected thereby.