Questions of fact arising upon such additional allegations may be tried by the court, or in the discretion of the court, may be submitted to a jury in such manner as the court directs, in cases where a commissioner has not been appointed.
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 3067
Trial of issues by jury or court
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