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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 7 Sec. 502

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Minor: means an individual who has not attained 21 years of age. See

§ 502. Minors; payment of damages recovered

All damages recovered by a minor in an action under section 501 of this chapter shall be paid over to the minor or to his or her guardian on whatever terms the court may order. (Amended 2017, No. 83, § 74.)