Va. Code § 8.01-178.2

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 8.01-178.2 - Civil action for waste; double damages

Any person who is injured due to another person's committing waste on his land may recover damages for such waste by initiating a civil action. If a jury finds that the waste was a result of wanton misconduct, judgment shall be for double the amount of damages assessed.

Code 1919, § 5509; Code 1950, § 55-214; 2019, c. 712.

Added by Acts 2019 c. 712, § 1, eff. 10/1/2019.