                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

EFFECT OF FAILURE OF PETITIONER TO PAY AWARD; EXPENSES (§ 25.1-250)

If the petitioner fails to pay to the parties entitled thereto, or into court,
the amount of the award of just compensation before the time for noting an
appeal from any final order upon the report of just compensation, the owner or
owners of the property to be taken or damaged may, upon motion, obtain as a
matter of right an order dismissing the proceeding as to such property. Such
order shall also provide that the petitioner shall pay such owner or owners his
expenses as provided in § 25.1-249. If any such expenses are not paid within 30
days of the entry of such order, judgment therefor shall be entered against the
petitioner.

HISTORY: Code 1919, § 4387; 1934, p. 514; Code 1950, § 25-22; 1962, c. 426, §
25-46.34; 1972, c. 742; 2003, c. 940.