Virginia § 8.01-179 - Motion for judgment to establish boundary lines
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-179 — Motion for judgment to establish boundary lines, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-179. Motion for judgment to establish boundary lines
Any person having a subsisting interest in real estate and a right to its possession, or to the possession of some share, interest or portion thereof, may file a motion for judgment to ascertain and designate the true boundary line or lines to such real estate as to one or more of the coterminous landowners. Plaintiff in stating his interest shall conform to the requirements of § 8.01-137, and shall describe with reasonable certainty such real estate and the boundary line or lines thereof which he seeks to establish.
Code 1950, § 8-836; 1954, c. 606; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-179
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-179 cover?
Section 8.01-179 ("Motion for judgment to establish boundary lines") 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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