Code of Virginia - Title 55 Property And Conveyances - Section 55-236 When distress not unlawful because of irregularity, etc

§ 55-236. When distress not unlawful because of irregularity, etc

When distress shall be made for rent justly due and any irregularity or unlawful act shall be afterwards done by the party distraining, or his agent, the distress itself shall not be deemed to be unlawful, nor the party making it be therefore deemed a trespasser ab initio. The party aggrieved by such irregularity or unlawful act may, by action, recover full satisfaction for the special damage he shall have sustained thereby.

(Code 1919, § 5527.)

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