Virginia § 8.01-566 - Who may make defense to attachment
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-566 — Who may make defense to attachment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-566. Who may make defense to attachment
Any of the defendants in any such attachment, or any party to any forthcoming bond given as aforesaid, or the officer who may be liable to the plaintiff by reason of such bond being adjudged bad, or any person authorized by § 8.01-573 to file a petition, may make defense to such attachment, but the attachment shall not thereby be discharged, or the property levied on released.
Code 1950, § 8-554; 1973, c. 545; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-566
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-566 cover?
Section 8.01-566 ("Who may make defense to attachment") 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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