In the event that any such city or county fails to pay the amount fixed and ascertained by the report of the body determining just compensation, as directed by the court and within the time, or any extension thereof, allowed by the court as provided by § 15.2-1912, the proceedings shall be dismissed on motion of any party thereto. If such proceedings be so dismissed, judgment shall be entered against such city or county for all costs and the attorneys' fee or fees actually incurred by the defendant or defendants; provided, however, that the fee or fees shall be so paid only to the extent they are reasonable in the opinion of the court.
1938, p. 49; Michie Code 1942, § 4387a; Code 1950, § 25-54; 2003, c. 940.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 15.2 - Counties, Cities and Towns
Chapter 19.1 - Acquisition of Waterworks Systems
§ 15.2-1908. Council or other governing body to file copy of resolution
§ 15.2-1909. Such resolution to contain statement as to issuance of bonds
§ 15.2-1910. Prerequisite to issuance and sale of bonds
§ 15.2-1911. Statement by defendant precludes appeal
§ 15.2-1912. Time for sale of bonds or payment fixed by court
§ 15.2-1913. Time for holding election if revenue bonds are to be issued
§ 15.2-1915. Proceedings dismissed on failure to pay compensation; judgment for fees and costs
§ 15.2-1916. Right to pay compensation into court and take possession and operate