Virginia § 8.01-122 - Charges for keeping property
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-122 — Charges for keeping property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-122. Charges for keeping property
The legal charges, if any, for keeping any such property, while in the possession of the officer, shall be paid by the plaintiff and certified by the officer to the court who, in case such order or process be not abated and final judgment be rendered for the plaintiff, shall tax the same along with the other costs of the suit.
Code 1950, § 8-594; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-122
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-122 cover?
Section 8.01-122 ("Charges for keeping property") 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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