Vermont § 836 - Court costs and fees of experts
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 836 — Court costs and fees of experts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 836. Court costs and fees of experts
- (a) The court, in an appraisal proceeding commenced under section 835 of this title, shall determine all costs of the proceeding, including the reasonable compensation
and expenses of appraisers appointed by the court, and shall assess the costs against
the professional corporation. But the court may assess costs against the disqualified
person or the estate of a deceased shareholder if the court finds the disqualified
person or the executor or administrator of the estate of a deceased shareholder acted
arbitrarily, vexatiously or not in good faith in refusing to accept the corporation’s
offer. (b) The court may also assess the fees and expenses of counsel and experts for the disqualified
person or the estate of a deceased shareholder against the corporation and in favor
of the disqualified person or the estate of a deceased shareholder, if the court finds
that the fair value of his or her shares substantially exceeded the amount offered
by the corporation or that the corporation did not make an offer. (Added 2001, No. 77 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 836
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 836 cover?
Section 836 ("Court costs and fees of experts") 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 § 836?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 836" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 836 apply to my situation?
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