Vermont § 5771 - Defamation action; attorney’s fees
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 5771 — Defamation action; attorney’s fees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5771. Defamation action; attorney’s fees
- If judgment is rendered for a defendant in a defamation action and the court finds
that the action was frivolous and without merit, the court may award costs and reasonable
attorney’s fees to the defendant. (Added 1985, No. 244 (Adj
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 5771
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 5771 cover?
Section 5771 ("Defamation action; attorney’s fees") 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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