2010 Code of Virginia
Title 55 - PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCES.
Chapter 5 - Fraudulent and Voluntary Conveyances, Bulk and Conditional Sales, etc.; Writings Necessary to Be Re... (55-80 thru 55-105)
55-82.1 - Creditor's suits; attorney fees.

§ 55-82.1. Creditor's suits; attorney fees.

In any suit brought by a creditor pursuant to § 55-80, 55-81, or 55-82 where a (i) gift; (ii) deed; (iii) conveyance, assignment, or transfer of or charge upon the estate of a debtor; (iv) suit commenced or decree, judgment, or execution suffered or obtained; or (v) bond or other writing is declared void, the court shall award counsel for the creditor reasonable attorney fees against the debtor. Should there be a resulting judicial sale, any award of attorney fees shall be paid out of the proceeds of the sale, as other costs are paid, provided the award of attorney fees does not affect a prior lien creditor not represented by the attorney.

(2009, c. 593.)

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