57-37 - Costs of suits, removal and reinterment; how surplus above costs disposed of. - Virginia Statutes

§ 57-37. Costs of suits, removal and reinterment; how surplus above costsdisposed of.

In the event that the proceeds from the condemnation are insufficient todefray the costs of the suit and removal, and reinterment of the remains,then the additional amount necessary therefor shall be paid by the county,city or town instituting the suit. If, after the payment of proper costs,there be any residue, the same shall be paid to the parties entitled thereto,and if there be any parties unknown who are entitled to such proceeds, thecounty, city or town shall hold such amount in trust for the parties soentitled, but such county, city or town shall not be charged with anyinterest on such amount so held. If the amount so held is not claimed by orpaid to the parties entitled thereto within seven years from the date of saleof such burying ground, or part thereof, then such amount shall pass to andbecome a part of the Literary Fund of the Commonwealth, as provided by thestatute of escheats.

(Code 1919, § 55; 1985, c. 95.)