§ 1454. Trespass; damages
In an action on tort on account of a trespass commenced or prosecuted against an executor or administrator, the plaintiff or claimant shall recover for the value of the goods taken, or the actual damage, and not vindictive or exemplary damages. (Amended 1985, No. 144 (Adj. Sess.), § 70; 2017, No. 195 (Adj. Sess.), § 7.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Title 14 - Decedents' Estates and Fiduciary Relations
Chapter 71 - Actions by and Against Executors and Administrators
§ 1401. Executor or administrator may sue and defend
§ 1402. Sum recovered paid to person entitled thereto
§ 1410. Representative may compromise claims of the estate
§ 1411. Disputed claim may be referred
§ 1412. Claim between executor and estate
§ 1413. Debt as personalty; representative may foreclose mortgage
§ 1416. Estate not sued when masters appointed; exceptions
§ 1452. When actions for personal injury survive
§ 1453. Survival of causes of action
§ 1455. Heir may not sue until share assigned
§ 1491. Right of action where death results from wrongful act
§ 1492. Action for death from wrongful act; procedure; damages