Virginia § 15.2-2106 - Powers of court to enforce obedience by mandamus, etc
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§ 15.2-2106. Powers of court to enforce obedience by mandamus, etc
The circuit courts for the cities and for the counties in which towns may be situated shall have jurisdiction by mandamus, according to the provisions of Article 2 (§ 8.01-644 et seq.) of Chapter 25 of Title 8.01, to enforce compliance by the cities or towns and by all grantees with all the terms, contracts and obligations of either party, as contained in the franchises, rights, leases or privileges, whether now in force or hereafter granted. The jurisdiction in mandamus shall not preclude any party from bringing any other suit or action which such party would be entitled to bring, at law or in equity.
Code 1950, § 15-735; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-315; 1997, c. 587.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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