Virginia § 8.01-549 - Restraining order or receiver

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-549 — Restraining order or receiver, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8.01-549. Restraining order or receiver

The court may interpose by a restraining order, or the appointment of a receiver, or otherwise, to secure the forthcoming of the specific property sued for, and so much other estate as will probably be required to satisfy any further order that may be made in the proceedings.

Code 1950, § 8-536; 1977, c. 617.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-549

What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-549 cover?

Section 8.01-549 ("Restraining order or receiver") 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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Is this the official text of Virginia law?

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