Vermont § 1182 - Order restricting abusive litigation
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§ 1182. Order restricting abusive litigation
- (a) A party who meets the requirements of subdivision 1181(1) of this title may request an order restricting abusive litigation: (1) in any answer or response to the litigation being filed, initiated, advanced, or continued; (2) by motion made at any time during any open or ongoing case; (3) in an answer or response to any motion or request for an order; or (4) orally in any hearing. (b) Any court of competent jurisdiction may, on its own motion or on motion of a party,
determine that a hearing is necessary to determine if a party is engaging in abusive
litigation. (c) Proceedings pursuant to this subchapter may be initiated by petition instituting a
new case or by motion in a pending case. (d) The Court Administrator shall create forms for a petition or motion for an order restricting
abusive litigation and an order restricting abusive litigation, and the forms shall
be maintained by the clerks of the courts. (e) No filing fee shall be charged to the unrestricted party for proceedings pursuant
to this subchapter, regardless of whether it is filed pursuant to this subchapter. (f) The provisions of this subchapter are nonexclusive and shall not affect any other
remedy available. (Added 2023, No. 48, § 1, eff. September 1, 2023.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1182
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1182 cover?
Section 1182 ("Order restricting abusive litigation") 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.
How do I cite Vermont § 1182?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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