Vermont Statutes > Title 11C > Chapter 17 – Miscellaneous Provisions
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| § 1701 | Uniformity of application and construction | |
| § 1702 | Relation to electronic signatures in Global and National Commerce Act | |
| § 1703 | Savings clause |
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes > Title 11C > Chapter 17 - Miscellaneous Provisions
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.