Virginia § 8.01-479 - Time for enforcement
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-479 — Time for enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-479. Time for enforcement
Property levied on, on or before the return day, may be advertised and sold within a reasonable time thereafter, and the lien given by this section may also be enforced after the return day of the writ by proceedings under § 8.01-506 and following of this chapter, if such proceedings be commenced before that day.
Code 1950, § 8-412; 1977, c. 617; 1984, c. 557.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-479
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-479 cover?
Section 8.01-479 ("Time for 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 8.01-479?
A common citation format is "Code of Virginia § 8.01-479" (Virginia). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 8.01-479 apply to my situation?
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