CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHEN PLAINTIFF ENTITLED TO LESS THAN $100; JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT (§ 17.1-514)

In any personal action in a circuit court, wherein it is ascertained that less
than $ 100, exclusive of interest, is due to the plaintiff, judgment shall be
for the defendant, unless the court enter of record that the matter in
controversy was of greater value than $ 100, exclusive of interest, in which
case it may render judgment for the plaintiff for what is ascertained to be due
him, with or without costs, in the court’s discretion.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 8-511.1; 1952, c. 248; 1977, c. 624, § 17-123.1; 1998,
c. 872.