Virginia § 55.1-334 - Validation of certain sales made under deeds of trust prior to October 1, 1977
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§ 55.1-334. Validation of certain sales made under deeds of trust prior to October 1, 1977
All sales that were made prior to October 1, 1977, under deeds of trust to secure debts and indemnify sureties when the notice, advertisement, and conduct of the sale were in accordance with the law of the Commonwealth as it existed on June 30, 1977, are declared to be valid and effective in all respects, provided that nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting any final order entered prior to March 23, 1978, by any court of competent jurisdiction, or any action now pending in a court of competent jurisdiction, or as affecting intervening vested rights, and provided further that no action to vacate or set aside any such sale may be brought after March 23, 1978.
1978, c. 173, § 55-65.1; 2019, c. 712.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 55.1-334 ("Validation of certain sales made under deeds of trust prior to October 1, 1977") 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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