00, to be recovered in an action of tort on this statute. § 3978. Penalty for not executing writ A person neglecting or refusing to receive and execute a writ of habeas corpus shall forfeit to the person aggrieved $400.00, to be recovered in an action of tort on this statute.
Vermont Legal Code
§ 3978
Vermont Title 12 — Vermont law
Source: https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/12/143/03978· Version 2026