Vermont Code § 12 V.S.A. § 1691

Production of books and papers; subpoena duces tecum
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§ 1691. Production of books and papers; subpoena duces tecum
(a) In the trial of actions at law, and on motion and due notice, Supreme and Superior
Courts may require the parties to produce any books or writings in their possession
or power which contain evidence pertinent to the issue or relative to the action,
and if the party fails to comply with the order, the court may render judgment against
such party by nonsuit or default.
(b) When an action is pending in court against a person as cashier, director, or other
officer of a bank, for a violation of the provisions of the general banking laws of
this State or on a bond for the performance of his or her duties as cashier, director,
or other officer of a bank, such court may compel the production of the books, papers,
and records of the bank, upon trial, by service of a subpoena duces tecum on the officers
of the bank having the same in charge.

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