Vermont Statutes Title 19 Sec. 2701
Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 19 Sec. 2701
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- road: shall include bridges thereon and their approaches. See
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States may apply to the District of Columbia and any territory and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. See
§ 2701. Intent
The intent of this chapter is to state the responsibilities for the maintenance of a private road, in the absence of an express agreement or requirement governing such maintenance responsibilities, in accordance with the Vermont Supreme Court decision of Hubbard v. Bolieau, 144 Vt. 373 (1984), which draws upon established principles of Vermont law. This chapter will only apply to resolve conflicts regarding maintenance of private roads in the absence of an express agreement or requirement. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to abridge, enlarge, or modify any right provided under Hubbard and the common law of Vermont. (Added 2011, No. 123 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)