Virginia § 50-73.16 - Execution by judicial act
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 50-73.16 — Execution by judicial act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 50-73.16. Execution by judicial act
If a person required by § 50-73.15 to execute any certificate fails or refuses to do so, any other person, who is adversely affected by the failure or refusal, may petition any circuit court, with general equity jurisdiction in the city or county where the office of the registered agent is located, to direct the execution of the certificate. If the court finds that it is proper for the certificate to be executed and that any person so designated has failed or refused to execute the certificate, it shall order the plaintiff to prepare and file with the Commission an appropriate certificate.
1985, c. 607; 1987, c. 702.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 50-73.16
What does Code of Virginia § 50-73.16 cover?
Section 50-73.16 ("Execution by judicial act") 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 § 50-73.16?
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