Virginia § 8.01-426 - "Judgment" includes decree
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§ 8.01-426. "Judgment" includes decree
A decree for land or specific personal property, and a decree or order requiring the payment of money, shall have the effect of a judgment for such land, property, or money, and be embraced by the word "judgment," where used in this chapter or in Chapters 18, 19 or 20 of this title or in Title 43; but a party may proceed to carry into execution a decree or order other than for the payment of money, as he might have done if this and the following section had not been enacted.
Code 1950, § 8-343; 1977, c. 617; 2005, c. 681.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-426
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-426 cover?
Section 8.01-426 (""Judgment" includes decree") 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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