Virginia § 48-13 - Disposition of proceeds of sale
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 48-13 — Disposition of proceeds of sale, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48-13. Disposition of proceeds of sale
The proceeds of the sale of the personal property, as provided in § 48-12, shall be applied to the payment of the costs of the suit and abatement, including such reasonable attorney fee to be decreed to the attorney for the complainant, as the court shall think just, and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the defendant.
Code 1919, § 1526.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 48-13
What does Code of Virginia § 48-13 cover?
Section 48-13 ("Disposition of proceeds of sale") 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 § 48-13?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 48-13" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 48-13 apply to my situation?
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