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Va. Code Ann. § 21-428 Right to drain land through lands of others
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Any person desiring to drain his lands through the lands of others may apply to the circuit court of the county or corporation court of the city in which the whole or a part of the last mentioned lands lie, for the appointment of commissioners to ascertain and report upon the pro…
Va. Code Ann. § 21-429 Damages to be ascertained by commissioners; notice to be given
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If the court, on hearing the matter, thinks it proper, it shall issue its order appointing five commissioners, who shall be freeholders, any three of whom may act, who shall, on being served with a copy of the order, go upon the land, and after being duly sworn, ascertain and rep…
Va. Code Ann. § 21-430 Mode of draining to be described
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The commissioners shall also inquire and report whether the mode of draining his land proposed by the applicant be proper and shall describe the same specifically.
Va. Code Ann. § 21-431 Payment of damages and costs
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If the leave prayed for be granted by the court, it shall be made a matter of record and the applicant shall, before he proceeds therein, pay or secure to the satisfaction of the parties entitled thereto the compensation, if any, ascertained by the commissioners and all the costs…