Action of ejectment retained; when and by whom brought (§ 8.01-131)—Virginia Decoded

Action of ejectment retained; when and by whom brought

A. The action of ejectment is retained, subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, and to the applicable Rules of Court.

B. Such action may be brought in the same cases in which a writ of right might have been brought prior to the first day of July, 1850, and by any person claiming real estate in fee or for life or for years, either as heir, devisee or purchaser, or otherwise.

History

Code 1950, §§ 8-796, 8-797; 1954, c. 333; 1977, c. 617.

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Court Decisions

White v. Pleasants (SCV, 06/15/84)
. . . assessment of damages has been made under article 14 (§ 8.01-131 et seq.) of this chapter, may, at . . .

Sheffield v. DEPT. OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSP. (SCV, 11/09/90)
. . . although it is now controlled by statute, Code §§ 8.01-131 through -165. Indeed, the codification . . .

Seoane v. Drug Emporium, Inc. (SCV, 04/21/95)
. . . statute it continues to be a law action. Code §§ 8.01-131, -134. . . .

Willner v. Frey (District Court, E.D. Virginia, 03/15/06)
. . . adverse possession, as codified at Virginia Code §§ 8.01-131 and 8.01-236.[1]Fairfax I proceeded . . .

In Re Cherokee Corp. of Linden, Virginia, Inc. (United States Bankruptcy Court, E.D. Virginia, 07/01/98)
. . . order of ejectment pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-131 through § 8.01-178 and damages totaling . . .

Parrish v. FNMA (SCV, 06/16/16)
. . . common forms of . . .

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