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Vermont Statutes Title 15. Domestic Relations, § 1002. Gifts made in contemplation of civil marriage

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to bar a right of action for the recovery of a chattel, the return of money or securities, or the value thereof at the time of the transfer, or the rescission of a deed to real property when the sole consideration for the transfer of the chattel, money, or securities or real property was a contemplated civil marriage that has not occurred, and the court may, if in its discretion justice so requires:

(1) award the defendant a lien upon the chattel, securities or real property for monies expended in connection therewith or improvements made thereto; or

(2) deny judgment for the recovery of the chattel or securities or for rescission of the deed and award money damages in lieu thereof.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 15. Domestic Relations, § 1002. Gifts made in contemplation of civil marriage - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-15-domestic-relations/vt-st-tit-15-sect-1002/

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