Vermont § 637 - Death benefits; rival claimants
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 637 — Death benefits; rival claimants, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 637. Death benefits; rival claimants
- Payment of death benefits by an employer in good faith to a dependent subsequent in
right to another or other dependents shall protect and discharge the employer unless
and until such dependent or dependents prior in right have given him notice of his,
her, or their claim
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 637
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 637 cover?
Section 637 ("Death benefits; rival claimants") 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 § 637?
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Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 637 apply to my situation?
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