Code of Virginia - Title 15.2 Counties, Cities And Towns - Section 15.2-1247 When disallowance of claim final; exception; when no execution to be issued

§ 15.2-1247. When disallowance of claim final; exception; when no execution to be issued

The determination of the governing body of any county disallowing a claim, in whole or in part, shall be a bar to any action in any court founded on such claim, unless (i) the decision of the governing body disallowing the claim is appealed; (ii) the governing body consents to the institution of an action by the claimant against the county; or (iii) the governing body refuses or neglects to act upon any claim duly presented to it. No execution shall be issued upon any judgment recovered against a county, board of supervisors, or against any officer of the county, when the judgment should be paid by the county. Any judgment against the county shall be provided for by the governing body in the next county levy and paid by the treasurer as other county charges.

(Code 1950, § 15-260; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-553; 1997, c. 587.)

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