Vermont § 256 - Service on nonresidents
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 256 — Service on nonresidents, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 256. Service on nonresidents
- Such citation may be served by such sheriff or constable upon a person not an inhabitant
of this State by leaving a true and attested copy of said citation with his or her
return thereon endorsed, with, or at the residence of, his or her known agent or attorney,
if he or she has one in this State; and if not, with, or at the residence of, the
occupant of the land to which such hearing may appertain
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 256
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 256 cover?
Section 256 ("Service on nonresidents") 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 § 256?
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