Vermont Statutes Title 9 Sec. 9-402
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Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 9 Sec. 9-402
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.
§ 9—402. Secured party not obligated on contract of debtor or in tort
The existence of a security interest, agricultural lien, or authority given to a debtor to dispose of or use collateral, without more, does not subject a secured party to liability in contract or tort for the debtor’s acts or omissions. (Added 1999, No. 106 (Adj. Sess.), § 2, eff. July 1, 2001.)