Virginia § 55.1-2813 Duty to issue warrant when animal impounded

Virginia Statutes

§ 55.1-2813 — Duty to issue warrant when animal impounded

Virginia § 55.1-2813

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 55.1Property and Conveyances

Subtitle VMiscellaneous

Ch. 28Trespasses; Fences

Art. 4Trespass in Crossing Lawful Fence

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Va. Code Ann. § 55.1-2813 (2026).

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An owner or tenant of lands trespassed upon by any domesticated livestock, within three days after the taking up and impounding such animal unless the damages are otherwise settled, shall apply to a person authorized to issue warrants of the county or city in which such land is situated for a warrant for the amount of damages claimed by him. The court, or the clerk thereof, shall issue such warrant, to be made returnable at as early a date, but not less than three days after such issuance, as shall be deemed best by him; and upon the hearing of the case the judge shall give such judgment as is deemed just and right.

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An owner or tenant of lands trespassed upon by any domesticated livestock, within three days after the taking up and impounding such animal unless the damages are otherwise settled, shall apply to a person authorized to issue warrants of the county or city in which such land is situated for a warrant for the amount of damages claimed by him. The court, or the clerk thereof, shall issue such warrant, to be made returnable at as early a date, but not less than three days after such issuance, as shall be deemed best by him; and upon the hearing of the case the judge shall give such judgment as is deemed just and right.