Virginia § 8.01-201 - Execution; real estate to be sold
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-201 — Execution; real estate to be sold, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-201. Execution; real estate to be sold
In a writ of fieri facias upon a judgment or decree against any person indebted or liable to the Commonwealth, or against any surety of his, after the words "we command you that of the," the clerk shall insert the words "goods, chattels, and real estate," and conform the subsequent part of such writ thereto. And under any writ so issued, real estate may be taken and sold.
Code 1950, § 8-764; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-201
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-201 cover?
Section 8.01-201 ("Execution; real estate to be sold") 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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