Virginia § 8.01-115 - Bond required as prerequisite
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-115 — Bond required as prerequisite, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-115. Bond required as prerequisite
No such order or process, however, shall be issued until a bond, conforming with the requirements of § 8.01-537.1, is posted with the judge or magistrate, in a penalty at least double the estimated fair market value of the property claimed, payable to the defendant, with the additional condition to redeliver the property so seized to the defendant, or to the person from whose possession it was taken, if the right to the possession shall be adjudged against the plaintiff.
Code 1950, § 8-587; 1977, cc. 230, 617; 1986, c. 341; 1993, c. 841.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-115
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-115 cover?
Section 8.01-115 ("Bond required as prerequisite") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 8.01-115?
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