Any person may file his petition, at any time before the property is sold or the proceeds of sale are paid to the plaintiff under the judgment of the court, disputing the validity of the plaintiff's lien thereon, or stating a claim thereto, or an interest in or lien on the same, and its nature; and the court shall inquire into such claim, and if it be found that the petitioner has title to, or a lien on, or any interest in, such property or proceeds of sale, the court shall make such order as is necessary to protect his rights.
Code 1919, § 6450; 2005, c. 839.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 43 - Mechanics' and Certain Other Liens
Chapter 4 - Liens of Innkeepers, Livery Stable, Garage and Marina Keepers, Mechanics and Bailees
§ 43-31. Lien of innkeepers, etc.
§ 43-32. Lien of keeper of livery stable, marina, etc.
§ 43-33. Lien of mechanic for repairs
§ 43-34. Enforcement of liens acquired under §§ 43-31 through 43-33 and of liens of bailees
§ 43-34.1. Lien of keeper of hangar or tie-down on aircraft subject to a chattel mortgage
§ 43-35. How and when validity of lien, or claim of other person to property, is tried
§ 43-36. Appeals, how taken and tried
§ 43-37. Sale of baggage and other personal property held pursuant to § 43-31 or unclaimed
§ 43-38. Withdrawal from such sale upon payment of charges, interest and expenses
§ 43-39. Distribution of proceeds of sale
§ 43-40. Subsequent payment of surplus proceeds to persons entitled thereto