Vermont Statutes Annotated

Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 461 (2026)

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Subchapter 001 : GENERALLY

(Cite as: 12 V.S.A. § 461)

§ 461. Actions by State

The limitations prescribed in this chapter for the commencement of actions shall apply to the same actions when brought in the name of the State, or otherwise, for the benefit of the State, as in actions brought by citizens.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2015–2023 · leading case: state v. Atl. richfield (Vt. Super. Ct. 2023).

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state v. Atl. richfield (Vt. Super. Ct. 2023). “” 12 V.S.A. § 461. Although the Supreme Court has upheld the § 462 exemption as constitutional, its review explicitly characterized the provision as exempting “ownership claims” relating to State lands.”

State v. Atl. Richfield Co. (Vt. Super. Ct. 2018). “12 V.S.A. § 461. In general, any civil action, except for those “brought upon the judgment or decree of a court of record in the United States or of this or some other state, and except as otherwise provided,” carries a six-year statute of limitations.”

State v. Atl. Richfield Co. (Vt. Super. Ct. 2015). “” 12 V.S.A. § 461. Although the Supreme Court has upheld the § 462 exemption as constitutional, its review explicitly characterized the provision as exempting “ownership claims” relating to State lands.”

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