Vermont Statutes > Title 12 > Chapter 183 > Subchapter 4 – Procedure in Replevin of Beasts, Goods, and Chattels
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| § 5371 | Writs; court to which returnable |
| § 5373 | Bond |
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes > Title 12 > Chapter 183 > Subchapter 4 - Procedure in Replevin of Beasts, Goods, and Chattels
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Magistrate: shall mean any Supreme Court Justice, Superior judge, District judge, or Probate judge. See
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.