Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 697
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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 697
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
§ 697. Sheriffs’ liabilities
A sheriff who willfully refuses or neglects to serve or return such writ or precept, or who makes a false or undue return, shall be fined not more than $100.00 with costs and shall pay to the party aggrieved damages sustained thereby.