Generally

V.S.A. tit. 1, ch. 5, subch. 1

in effect

1 V.S.A. § 271 Common law adopted

271. Common law adopted So much of the common law of England as is applicable to the local situation and circumstances and is not repugnant to the Constitution or laws shall be laws in this State and courts shall take notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly.

1 V.S.A. § 272 Equality of privilege

272. Equality of privilege In cases proper for the cognizance of the civil authority and the courts of judicature in this State, citizens of the United States shall be equally entitled to the privileges of law and justice with citizens of this State.

1 V.S.A. § 273 Eligibility to hold office

273. Eligibility to hold office A person shall not be debarred on account of sex from holding any office or position of trust or responsibility under the State, including U.S. Senator and Representative to Congress or any county, town, city, village, town school district, or incorporated fire, lighting, or school district office.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/01/005Fetched: 10/21/2026