CODE OF VIRGINIA WHEN DEFENDANT BARRED OF RELIEF (§ 55-240) Should the defendant, or other person for him, not pay the rent in arrear, with interest and costs, nor file a bill in equity for relief against such forfeiture, within twelve calendar months after execution executed, he shall be barred of all right, in law or equity, to be restored to such lands or tenements. HISTORY: Code 1919, § 5531.