Virginia § 8.01-571 - When defendant not served fails to appear plaintiff required to give bond
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§ 8.01-571. When defendant not served fails to appear plaintiff required to give bond
If the principal defendant has not appeared or been served with a copy of the attachment ten days before the judgment therein mentioned, the plaintiff shall not have the benefit of § 8.01-570 unless and until he shall have given bond with sufficient surety in such penalty as the court shall approve, with condition to perform such future order as may be made upon the appearance of such defendant and his making defense. If the plaintiff fail to give such bond in a reasonable time, the court shall dispose of the estate attached, or the proceeds thereof, as to it shall seem just.
Code 1950, § 8-542; 1977, c. 617.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-571
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-571 cover?
Section 8.01-571 ("When defendant not served fails to appear plaintiff required to give bond") 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 § 8.01-571?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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