# 12 V.S.A. § 5541: Composition of court in small claims cases

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5541

## Section

- **Citation:** 12 V.S.A. § 5541
- **Heading:** Composition of court in small claims cases
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 12 / Chapter 187 / Section 5541

## Text

For the purposes of this chapter, the Superior Court in small claims cases shall consist of the presiding judge sitting alone, an assistant judge sitting alone pursuant to section 5540 of this chapter, or an acting judge assigned pursuant to 4 V.S.A. § 22(b).

## Nearby sections

- [12 V.S.A. § 5531 § 5531. Rules governing procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5531.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5532 § 5532. Pleadings; fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5532.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5533 § 5533. Other procedure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5533.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5534 § 5534. Attachment; forms](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5534.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5535 § 5535. Jury trial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5535.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5536 § 5536. Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5536.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5537 § 5537. Payment of judgments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5537.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5538 § 5538. Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5538.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5540a § 5540a. Jurisdiction over small claims; assistant judges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5540a.md)
- [12 V.S.A. § 5541 § 5541. Composition of court in small claims cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T12_C187_S5541.md)

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