Vermont § 3227 - Liability to third persons
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3227 — Liability to third persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3227. Liability to third persons
- (a) A claim based on any of the following may be asserted against the custodial property
by proceeding against the custodian in the custodial capacity, whether or not the
custodian or the minor is personally liable therefor: (1) a contract entered into by a custodian acting in a custodial capacity; (2) an obligation arising from the ownership or control of custodial property; or (3) a tort committed during the custodianship. (b) A custodian is not personally liable: (1) on a contract properly entered into in the custodial capacity unless the custodian
fails to reveal that capacity and to identify the custodianship in the contract; or (2) for an obligation arising from control of custodial property or for a tort committed
during the custodianship unless the custodian is personally at fault. (c) A minor is not personally liable for an obligation arising from ownership of custodial
property or for a tort committed during the custodianship, unless the minor is personally
at fault. (Added 2015, No. 7, § 1.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3227
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3227 cover?
Section 3227 ("Liability to third persons") 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 § 3227?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 3227" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 3227 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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