§ 2455. Defenses

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VT Code › Title 9 › Chapter 63 › Section 2455

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The holder of a promissory note or instrument, or other evidence of indebtedness of a consumer delivered in connection with a contract shall take or hold that note, instrument, or evidence subject to all defenses of such consumer that would be available to the consumer in an action on a simple contract, and all rights available to him or her under this chapter.

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