Vermont § 543 - Highways as encumbrances When real estate is conveyed

Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 543 — Highways as encumbrances When real estate is conveyed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 543. Highways as encumbrances When real estate is conveyed

  • by deed, the existence of a highway over or upon any part of such estate shall not be treated as a breach of the covenant of seisin or warranty or any covenant against encumbrances contained in such deed unless the parties to such deed expressly refer to and covenant against such highway.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 543

What does Vermont Statutes Online § 543 cover?

Section 543 ("Highways as encumbrances When real estate is conveyed") 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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Is this the official text of Vermont law?

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