Relief of Sureties

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This is Chapter 3 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Relief of Sureties.” It is part of Title 49 “Oaths, Affirmations and Bonds”.

It’s comprised of the following 8 sections.

§ 49-22	Sureties on official bonds
§ 49-23	Surety on bond given under decree of court for payment of money
§ 49-24	Failure of officer to give new bond
§ 49-25	Surety may require creditor to sue
§ 49-26	Effect of failure of creditor to sue
§ 49-27	Surety's remedy against principal for money paid
§ 49-28	Confession of judgment by surety or failure to notify principal to defend
§ 49-29	Failure of principal to offer to defend suit against surety