Vermont § 3077 - Payments by trustee after service When, after service

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3077 — Payments by trustee after service When, after service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3077. Payments by trustee after service When, after service

  • on the trustee but before he or she has knowledge thereof, he or she, in good faith, makes payment or becomes liable to a third person on account of the goods, effects, or credits in his or her hands or delivers the same to the defendant or to any other person entitled thereto, he or she shall be allowed therefor as if the payment or delivery had been made or the liability incurred, before the service of the process on him or her.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3077

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3077 cover?

Section 3077 ("Payments by trustee after service When, after service") 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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