Vermont § 814 - Partnerships and unincorporated associations—suit in firm name; service
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 814 — Partnerships and unincorporated associations—suit in firm name; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 814. Partnerships and unincorporated associations—suit in firm name; service
- of process A partnership or an unincorporated association or joint stock company may sue and be sued in its firm, associate, or company name and service of process against such partnership, association, or company made upon any officer, a managing or general agent, a superintendent, any member thereof, or any agent authorized by appointment or by law to receive service of process, shall have the same force and effect as regards the joint rights, property, and effects of the partnership, association, or company as if served upon all the partners, associates, or shareholders. (Amended 1959, No. 261, § 9.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 814
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 814 cover?
Section 814 ("Partnerships and unincorporated associations—suit in firm name; service") 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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