Virginia § 58.1-3955 - Judgment or decree; effect thereof; enforcement

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§ 58.1-3955. Judgment or decree; effect thereof; enforcement

In any proceeding under § 58.1-3953 the court shall have the power to determine the proper taxes, penalties and interest with which upon a correct assessment the taxpayer is chargeable for any year or years not barred by the statute of limitations at the time the proceedings were instituted, and order payment thereof. If any taxes of which collection is sought have been erroneously charged, the court may order exoneration thereof. Payment of such judgment or decree shall be enforced against the taxpayer in the same manner that it could be enforced in a proceeding between individuals.

Code 1950, § 58-1017; 1984, c. 675.

Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 58.1-3955

What does Code of Virginia § 58.1-3955 cover?

Section 58.1-3955 ("Judgment or decree; effect thereof; enforcement") 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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