Virginia § 8.01-130.12 When distress not unlawful because of irregularity, etc

Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-130.12 — When distress not unlawful because of irregularity, etc

Virginia § 8.01-130.12

Title 8.01Civil Remedies and Procedure

Ch. 3Actions

Art. 13.1Warrants in Distress

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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-130.12 (2026).

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When distress is made for rent justly due and any irregularity or unlawful act is afterwards done by the party distraining, or his agent, the distress itself shall not be deemed to be unlawful, nor is the party making it therefore deemed a trespasser ab initio. The party aggrieved by such irregularity or unlawful act may, by action, recover full satisfaction for the special damage he has sustained thereby.

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When distress is made for rent justly due and any irregularity or unlawful act is afterwards done by the party distraining, or his agent, the distress itself shall not be deemed to be unlawful, nor is the party making it therefore deemed a trespasser ab initio. The party aggrieved by such irregularity or unlawful act may, by action, recover full satisfaction for the special damage he has sustained thereby.