The Vermont Statutes Online
The Statutes below include the actions of the 2024 session of the General Assembly.
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Title 12 : Court Procedure
Chapter 183 : Replevin
Subchapter 002 : REPLEVIN FOR BEASTS DISTRAINED
(Cite as: 12 V.S.A. § 5322)-
§ 5322. Judgment for defendant
When it appears upon the nonsuit of the plaintiff, or upon trial, that the beasts were lawfully taken or distrained, the defendant shall have judgment for such sum as is due from the plaintiff for the penalty or forfeiture or for the damages for which the beasts were impounded, with the legal fees and charges incurred by the distress, and the costs of the action of replevin.
