Virginia § 55.1-2436 - Publication of action; what to state and require
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§ 55.1-2436. Publication of action; what to state and require
When any action is instituted pursuant to § 55.1-2435, the court shall cause a publication to be made once each week for four consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or city in which the proceedings are held, setting forth the nature of the claim, the name and place of birth, when known, of the deceased person, or of the former owner of the property, if known, as the case may be, and a description of the property or estate claimed and requiring all persons claiming an interest in such property to appear and assert their interests in such property.
Code 1919, § 519; 1942, p. 517; Code 1950, § 55-198; 2019, c. 712.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-2436
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-2436 cover?
Section 55.1-2436 ("Publication of action; what to state and require") 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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