Vermont § 3535 - Right of action on nonpayment of damages

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 3535 — Right of action on nonpayment of damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3535. Right of action on nonpayment of damages

  • When a railroad corporation has entered upon and used land and real estate for the
    construction and accommodation of its railroad and has, by its engineers, agents,
    or servants, entered upon land contiguous to the railroad or the works connected to
    the railroad and taken materials to use in the construction of its road, and has not
    paid the owner for those materials nor, within two years from entry, had the damages
    appraised by commissioners and an award made and delivered, a person claiming damages,
    within six years after the entry, may bring an action for damages before a Superior

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 3535

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 3535 cover?

Section 3535 ("Right of action on nonpayment of damages") 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 § 3535?

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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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