CODE OF VIRGINIA

PROCEEDINGS DISMISSED ON FAILURE TO PAY COMPENSATION; JUDGMENT FOR FEES AND
COSTS (§ 15.2-1915)

In the event that any such city or county fails to pay the amount fixed and
ascertained by the report of the body determining just compensation, as directed
by the court and within the time, or any extension thereof, allowed by the court
as provided by § 15.2-1912, the proceedings shall be dismissed on motion of any
party thereto. If such proceedings be so dismissed, judgment shall be entered
against such city or county for all costs and the attorneys’ fee or fees
actually incurred by the defendant or defendants; provided, however, that the
fee or fees shall be so paid only to the extent they are reasonable in the
opinion of the court.

HISTORY: 1938, p. 49; Michie Code 1942, § 4387a; Code 1950, § 25-54; 2003, c.
940.