Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 12 Sec. 4990

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • grant: as used in this chapter shall mean grants or charters of lands lying in this State, made by the king of Great Britain, or by this State or any other government; acts of the General Assembly granting to individuals rights or privileges not common to all the citizens of the State; and acts of incorporation for any purpose. See
  • grantee: as used in this chapter shall mean the person to whom such land, rights, or privileges were granted, and the representatives or assigns of such persons, or the corporation thus created. See

§ 4990. Judgment on default; proof required

When the grantee does not answer or appear and sufficient facts are proved on hearing, the court may adjudge the grant forfeited. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 148, eff. March 29, 1972.)