Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 857
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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 857
- Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
§ 857. Continuance; costs
The court in which the action is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to appear and defend. The fee provided in section 856 of this title shall be taxed in the plaintiff‘s costs if he or she prevails.