Virginia § 21-431 - Payment of damages and costs
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 21-431 — Payment of damages and costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-431. Payment of damages and costs
If the leave prayed for be granted by the court, it shall be made a matter of record and the applicant shall, before he proceeds therein, pay or secure to the satisfaction of the parties entitled thereto the compensation, if any, ascertained by the commissioners and all the costs of the proceeding, including the sum of two dollars per day to each of the commissioners for each day that they may be engaged in executing the order aforesaid. And he shall make and keep open such cut, drain or culvert as he is allowed to make, at his own expense.
Code 1919, § 5296.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 21-431
What does Code of Virginia § 21-431 cover?
Section 21-431 ("Payment of damages and costs") 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 § 21-431?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 21-431 apply to my situation?
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