Virginia Statutes
§ 55.1-2810 — Damages for trespass by animals; punitive and double damages
Virginia § 55.1-2810
JurisdictionVirginia
Title 55.1Property and Conveyances
Subtitle VMiscellaneous
Ch. 28Trespasses; Fences
Art. 4Trespass in Crossing Lawful Fence
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Bluebook
Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-2810 (2026).
Text
A.If any domesticated livestock enters into any grounds enclosed by a lawful fence, as defined in §§ 55.1-2804 through 55.1-2807, the owner or manager of any such animal shall be liable for the actual damages sustained.
B.Punitive damages may be awarded but shall not exceed $20 in any case.
C.For every second and subsequent trespass, the owner or manager of such animal shall be liable for double damages, both actual and punitive.
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Legislative History
Code 1950, §§ 8-874 through 8-876; 1977, c. 624, § 55-306; 1979, c. 486; 2019, c. 712.
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Virginia § 55.1-2810, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/va/55.1/55.1-2810.