Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 14 Sec. 2685

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • 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.
  • Person: shall include any natural person, corporation, municipality, the State of Vermont or any department, agency, or subdivision of the State, and any partnership, unincorporated association, or other legal entity. See

§ 2685. Decree; appeal

On hearing the parties interested, the court shall make decree in the premises as appears just. The person complained of may appeal from such decree without giving bond, but during the pendency thereof, the person so appointed shall act as guardian.