Penalty for not executing writ

12 V.S.A. ch. 143, § 3978, under Chapter 143: Habeas Corpus.

12 V.S.A. ch. 143, § 3978

§ 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.