Virginia § 21-333 - Assessment of damages
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 21-333 — Assessment of damages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-333. Assessment of damages
It shall be the further duty of the board of viewers to assess the damages claimed by anyone that are justly right and due him for land taken or for inconvenience imposed because of the construction of the improvement or for any other legal damages sustained. Such damage shall be considered separate and apart from any benefit the land would receive because of the proposed work.
Code 1919, § 1751.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 21-333
What does Code of Virginia § 21-333 cover?
Section 21-333 ("Assessment of damages") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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