# 27 V.S.A. § 302: Effect of oral conveyance

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T27_C5_S302

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 V.S.A. § 302
- **Heading:** Effect of oral conveyance
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 302

## Text

Estates or interests in lands, created or conveyed without an instrument in writing shall have the effect of estates at will only. An estate or interest in lands shall not be assigned, granted, or surrendered unless by operation of law or by a writing signed by the grantor or his or her attorney.

## Nearby sections

- [27 V.S.A. § 301 § 301. Manner of conveying](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T27_C5_S301.md)
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- [27 V.S.A. § 305 § 305. Conveyances effected through power of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T27_C5_S305.md)
- [27 V.S.A. § 306 § 306. Evidence](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T27_C5_S306.md)
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