Vermont § 714 - Disposition of proceeds

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 714 — Disposition of proceeds, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 714. Disposition of proceeds

  • (a) The sheriff or constable selling such property upon such execution, after deducting
    his or her lawful fees, shall pay the proceeds to the clerk of such court, who shall
    disburse such proceeds to the petitioner or other persons entitled to the same pursuant
    to the terms of such order. (b) If the terms of such order are not fully satisfied by the proceeds so disbursed, the
    lien upon such property or stock shall attach to the balance of such proceeds. Such
    proceeds shall be retained by the clerk of such court or deposited in some savings
    bank, trust company, or other banking institution in this State to the credit of such
    clerk in such manner as shall be directed in such order of sale. (c) From time to time, out of the proceeds so deposited or held by him or her, the clerk
    shall thereafterwards pay to such petitioner or other persons designated in such order,
    such amount as, from time to time, shall become due by the terms thereof, unless the
    person against whom such order is made shall deposit with the clerk other funds to
    carry out the terms of such order. (d) When the terms of such order have been fully and finally complied with, all of such
    proceeds in the hands of the clerk or deposited as shall be paid to the party against
    whom such order is made.

Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Vermont Statutes Online § 714 cover?

Section 714 ("Disposition of proceeds") 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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