Virginia § 8.01-124 - Motion for judgment in circuit court for unlawful entry or detainer
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-124 — Motion for judgment in circuit court for unlawful entry or detainer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-124. Motion for judgment in circuit court for unlawful entry or detainer
If any forcible or unlawful entry be made upon lands, or if, when the entry is lawful and peaceable, the tenant shall detain the possession of land after the right has expired, without the consent of him who is entitled to the possession, the party so turned out of possession, no matter what right of title he had thereto, or the party against whom such possession is unlawfully detained may file a motion for judgment in the circuit court alleging that the defendant is in possession and unlawfully withholds from the plaintiff the premises in question.
Code 1950, § 8-789; 1954, c. 549; 1975, c. 235; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-124
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-124 cover?
Section 8.01-124 ("Motion for judgment in circuit court for unlawful entry or detainer") 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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