Virginia Code 15.2-1915: Proceedings dismissed on failure to pay compensation; judgment for fees and costs
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In the event that any such city or county fails to pay the amount fixed and ascertained by the report of the body determining just compensation, as directed by the court and within the time, or any extension thereof, allowed by the court as provided by § 15.2-1912, the proceedings shall be dismissed on motion of any party thereto. If such proceedings be so dismissed, judgment shall be entered against such city or county for all costs and the attorneys’ fee or fees actually incurred by the defendant or defendants; provided, however, that the fee or fees shall be so paid only to the extent they are reasonable in the opinion of the court.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 15.2-1915
- City: means an independent incorporated community which became a city as provided by law before noon on July 1, 1971, or which has within defined boundaries a population of 5,000 or more and which has become a city as provided by law. See Virginia Code 1-208
- County: means any existing county or such unit hereafter created. See Virginia Code 15.2-102
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
1938, p. 49; Michie Code 1942, § 4387a; Code 1950, § 25-54; 2003, c. 940.