Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 24 Sec. 3605

  • Necessity: means a reasonable need that considers the greatest public good and the least inconvenience and expense to the condemning party and to the property owner. See

§ 3605. Hearing to determine necessity

The judge to whom such petition is presented shall fix the time for hearing, which shall not be more than 60 nor less than 30 days from the date the judge signs such order. Likewise, the judge shall fix the place for hearing, which shall be the county courthouse or any other convenient place within the county in which the land in question is located. If the Superior judge to whom such petition is presented cannot hear the petition at the time set therefore, the Superior judge shall call upon the Chief Superior Judge to assign another Superior judge to hear such cause at the time and place assigned in the order. (1963, No. 214, § 3; amended 2021, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 28, eff. May 31, 2022.)