Va. Code § 25.1-225

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 25.1-225 - Abandonment of proceedings after entry upon property

If the petitioner enters upon the property under this section and does any work thereon, or causes any injury or damage to such property, it shall not thereafter be entitled, without the consent of the owner, to abandon the proceedings for the condemnation thereof, but shall conduct the condemnation proceedings with reasonable dispatch to final judgment.

Va. Code § 25.1-225

Code 1919, § 4362; 1924, p. 60; Code 1950, §§ 25-3, 25-4; 1962, c. 426, § 25-46.8; 1977, c. 394; 1979, c. 494; 2003, c. 940.

Amended by Acts 2003, § c. 940.

Amended by Acts 1979, § c.494.

Amended by Acts 1977, § c. 394.

Amended by Acts 1962, § c. 426, § 25-46.8.

Amended by Acts 1924, § p. 60.