Va. Code § 8.01-171: Verdict for balance, after offsetting damages against improvements

After offsetting the damages assessed for the plaintiff and the allowances to the defendant for improvements, if any, the jury shall find a verdict for the balance for the plaintiff or defendant, as the case may be, and judgment or decree shall be entered therefor according to the verdict.Code 1950, § 8-847; 1977, c. 617.