CODE OF VIRGINIA

EXEMPTION FROM GARNISHMENT, LEVY OR DISTRESS (§ 55-165)

When the assignment is executed and approved by the court and the trustee has
been appointed and notice given to the creditors mentioned in the assignment,
such assignment shall be deemed legal and binding upon all creditors and such
salary, wages or income shall be exempt from garnishment, levy or distress
during such time as the assignment is in existence; and such assignment shall
have priority over all liens subsequently obtained.

HISTORY: 1936, p. 524; Michie Code 1942, § 5278h.