Vermont Statutes Title 19 Sec. 979
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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 19 Sec. 979
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- highway: includes rights-of-way, bridges, drainage structures, signs, guardrails, areas to accommodate utilities authorized by law to locate within highway limits, areas used to mitigate the environmental impacts of highway construction, vegetation, scenic enhancements, and structures. See
- road: shall include bridges thereon and their approaches. See
- Town: includes incorporated villages and cities. See
§ 979. Road or bridge between towns or counties
If the defective highway or bridge is on the line between two towns, and both towns are liable to keep the highway or bridge in repair, notice shall be given to both towns, and they shall be jointly liable the same as if the highway or bridge were in one town. Where the highway or bridge complained of is located on the line between two counties, all questions arising under the provisions of this chapter may be tried in the county where the complaint is made. (Added 1985, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)