                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHAT OWNER MAY DO WHEN CONTRACTOR FAILS OR REFUSES TO COMPLETE BUILDING, ETC (§
43-16)

If the owner is compelled to complete his building, structure, or railroad, or
any part thereof undertaken by a general contractor in consequence of the
failure or refusal of the general contractor to do so, the amount expended by
the owner for such completion shall have priority over all mechanics&#8217;
liens which have been or may be placed on such building, structure, or railroad
by such general contractor, a subcontractor under him, or any person furnishing
labor or materials to either of them.

HISTORY: Code 1919, § 6432.