Vermont § 231 - Definition The word “person,” as used in this chapter, shall include corporations, companies, societies, and associations
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§ 231. Definition The word “person,” as used in this chapter, shall include corporations, companies, societies, and associations
- . The act, omission, or failure of an officer, agent,
or other person acting for or employed by a corporation, company, society, or association,
within the scope of his or her employment or office, shall also be deemed to be the
act, omission, or failure of such corporation, company, society, or association.
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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