Vt. Stat. tit. 12 § 5771

Current through L. 2024, c. 102.
Section 5771 - Defamation action; attorney's fees

If judgment is rendered for a defendant in a defamation action and the court finds that the action was frivolous and without merit, the court may award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the defendant.

12 V.S.A. § 5771

Added 1985, No. 244 (Adj. Sess.).