Virginia § 8.01-213 - Where same to be sold
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-213 — Where same to be sold, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-213. Where same to be sold
The sheriff to whom such writ of venditioni exponas is directed, shall sell the goods and chattels in the county where received, if they can be sold therein, and if not he shall cause them to be removed to the courthouse of his own county and there sold. The removal shall be at the costs of the party against whom the execution issued, and the sale under the execution shall be to raise the cost of removal, in addition to the amount which it would otherwise have been necessary to raise.
Code 1950, § 8-776; 1977, c. 617.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-213
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-213 cover?
Section 8.01-213 ("Where same 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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