When a proceeding before a court is on a penal bond, with condition for the payment of money, the jurisdiction shall be determined as if the undertaking to pay such money had been without a penalty. And when jurisdiction depends on the amount of a judgment, if it be on such a bond, the jurisdiction shall be determined by the sum, payment whereof will discharge the judgment.
Code 1950, § 8-3; 1977, c. 617.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 8.01 - Civil Remedies and Procedure
Chapter 1 - General Provisions As to Civil Cases
§ 8.01-1. How proceedings may be in actions pending when title takes effect
§ 8.01-1.1. References to former sections, articles and chapters of Title 8 and other titles
§ 8.01-2. General definitions for this title
§ 8.01-4. District courts and circuit courts may prescribe certain rules
§ 8.01-4.1. How jurisdiction determined when proceeding is on penal bond
§ 8.01-4.2. Who may execute bond for obtaining writ or order
§ 8.01-4.3. Unsworn declarations under penalty of perjury; penalty