Vermont § 9601 - Definitions As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:
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§ 9601. Definitions As used in this chapter unless the context requires otherwise:
- (1) “Deed” includes any deed, instrument, memorandum of deed, memorandum of lease, or
other writing evidencing a transfer of title to property. “Deed” also means any agreement,
instrument, or memorandum evidencing an agreement or instrument in which the grantee
holds equitable title and is entitled to possession at any time during the term of
the agreement and in which the grantor reserves legal title to the property for a
period of time or until the grantee satisfies conditions specified in the agreement
or instrument, including a bond for a deed, title bond, contract for sale, contract
to convey, executory contract for sale, installment sale, and lease for a deed. (2) “Person” means every natural person, association, trust, corporation, partnership,
limited liability company, or other legal entity. (3) “Title to property” includes: (A) those interests in property that endure for a period of time the termination of which
is not fixed or ascertained by a specific number of years, including an estate in
fee simple, life estate, enhanced life estate, perpetual leasehold, and perpetual
easement; and (B) those interests in property enduring for a fixed period:
Source: official Vermont text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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