If judgment is rendered for a defendant in a defamation action and the court finds that the action was frivolous and without merit, the court may award costs and reasonable attorney’s fees to the defendant.
Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 12, § 5771
Defamation action; attorney’s fees
Added 1985, No. 244 (Adj
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