Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 14 Sec. 2795

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Interrogatories: Written questions asked by one party of an opposing party, who must answer them in writing under oath; a discovery device in a lawsuit.
  • Probate: Proving a will

§ 2795. Commitment for disobedience; examination

If the person so cited does not appear and submit to examination, or answer lawful interrogatories, the Probate Division of the Superior Court may issue a warrant committing the person to the custody of the Commissioner of Corrections until compliance is given. Interrogatories shall be in writing, signed by the party examined, and filed in the court. (Amended 1985, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 133; 2009, No. 154 (Adj. Sess.), § 238a, eff. Feb. 1, 2011.)