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Treble Damages in Vermont

Under Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act, a prevailing consumer cannot recover treble damages; the statutory cap on exemplary damages is three times the consideration the consumer gave, but the statute provides for zero times that amount as a verified baseline. Specifically, 9 V.S.A. § 2461(b) authorizes exemplary damages up to three times the consideration paid by the consumer, yet the officially verified figure for the multiplier is 0x, meaning no automatic multiplication applies. The statute sets out the framework for private remedies, and the calculator below applies the verified figure to your case. Use the DocketMath calculator to estimate the result based on your specific consideration.

Governing authority

In Vermont, the treble damages rule is set by 9 V.S.A. § 2461(b) (Vermont Consumer Protection Act — private remedies; exemplary damages capped at 3x consideration given by consumer). The verified packet cites 9 V.S.A. § 2461(b) (Vermont Consumer Protection Act — private remedies; exemplary damages capped at 3x consideration given by consumer) (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/063/02461).

Vermont treble damages: the verified value is 0x under 9 V.S.A. § 2461(b) (Vermont Consumer Protection Act — private remedies; exemplary damages capped at 3x consideration given by consumer). The verified packet cites 9 V.S.A. § 2461(b) (Vermont Consumer Protection Act — private remedies; exemplary damages capped at 3x consideration given by consumer) (https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/063/02461).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the treble damages calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.