Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 4253

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.

§ 4253. Failure of defendant to appear; consequence

In an action for an accounting, if a verdict is found against the defendant or if he or she does not appear, or appearing confesses that he or she ought to account, the court shall render judgment that he or she account. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 118, eff. March 29, 1972.)