Vermont § 117 - § 3—117.
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 117 — § 3—117., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 117. § 3—117.
- Other agreements affecting instrument Subject to applicable law regarding exclusion of proof of contemporaneous or previous
agreements, the obligation of a party to an instrument to pay the instrument may be
modified, supplemented, or nullified by a separate agreement of the obligor and a
person entitled to enforce the instrument, if the instrument is issued or the obligation
is incurred in reliance on the agreement or as part of the same transaction giving
rise to the agreement. To the extent an obligation is modified, supplemented, or nullified
by an agreement under this section, the agreement is a defense to the obligation. (Added 1993, No. 158 (Adj. Sess.), § 12, eff. Jan. 1, 1995.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 117
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 117 cover?
Section 117 ("§ 3—117.") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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