Generally

V.S.A. tit. 12, ch. 23, subch. 1

in effect

12 V.S.A. § 461 Actions by State

461. Actions by State The limitations prescribed in this chapter for the commencement of actions shall apply to the same actions when brought in the name of the State, or otherwise, for the benefit of the State, as in actions brought by citizens.

12 V.S.A. § 462 Lands for a public, pious, or charitable use

462. Lands for a public, pious, or charitable use Nothing contained in this chapter shall extend to lands given, granted, sequestered, or appropriated to a public, pious, or charitable use, or to lands belonging to the State.

12 V.S.A. § 463 Counterclaims and cross-claims

463. Counterclaims and cross-claims A cross-claim or counterclaim shall not be brought if an independent action upon the same claim would have been barred under the provisions of this chapter at the time of commencement of the plaintiff’s action, except that a counterclaim arising out of the transaction or occurrence that is the subject matter of plaintiff’s claim shall be allowed, to the extent of plaintiff’s demand, at any time. Amended 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 32, eff. March 29, 1972.

12 V.S.A. § 464 Actions specially limited by other provisions

464. Actions specially limited by other provisions The provisions of this chapter shall not affect an action otherwise specially limited by law.

12 V.S.A. § 465 Limitations or waiving limitation of actions in contracts

465. Limitations or waiving limitation of actions in contracts Except as otherwise provided by statute, any provision in a contract which limits the time in which an action may be brought under the contract or which waives the statute of limitations shall be null and void. 1961, No. 187.

12 V.S.A. § 466 When action deemed commenced

466. When action deemed commenced For the purpose of determining whether a period of limitation prescribed in this chapter has run, an action shall be deemed commenced upon the filing of the complaint with the clerk of the court in which the action is being brought if the action is commenced by filing or upon service of the summons and complaint if the action is commenced by service. Added 1971, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 233, eff. March 29, 1972.

Source: Vermont General Assembly (legislature.vermont.gov)URL: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/chapter/12/023Fetched: 10/21/2026