§ 5185. Conveyance before service of complaint
A partition of real estate made under this chapter shall not be avoided in consequence of a conveyance by an owner of a part of the estate of his or her interest therein executed prior to the service of the summons and complaint, unless it appears that the plaintiff had knowledge of the conveyance or that it was recorded according to law at the time the complaint was served or notice given as hereinbefore provided. (Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 156, eff. March 29, 1972.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 179 - Partition of Real Estate
§ 5161. Who may have partition
§ 5163. Complaint and summons; venue
§ 5169. Judgment for plaintiff; commissioners; waiver
§ 5170. When defendant prevails in whole or in part
§ 5171. Notice by commissioners; oath; partition
§ 5173. Recording of report and judgment; effect
§ 5174. Assignment or sale of estate—assignment to party
§ 5178. New partition—when ordered
§ 5181. Fees of commissioners—how fixed and paid
§ 5182. Party’s share sold if he or she does not pay
§ 5184. Purchase by or for commissioners prohibited
§ 5185. Conveyance before service of complaint
§ 5186. Shares set off shall inure to use of owner