{"data":{"id":"us-va/va.-code-55.1-2810","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"Va. Code § 55.1-2810","heading":"Damages for trespass by animals; punitive and double damages","body":"A. If any domesticated livestock enters into any grounds enclosed by a lawful fence, as defined in §§ 55.1-2804 through 55.1-2807, the owner or manager of any such animal shall be liable for the actual damages sustained.B. Punitive damages may be awarded but shall not exceed $20 in any case.C. For every second and subsequent trespass, the owner or manager of such animal shall be liable for double damages, both actual and punitive.Code 1950, §§ 8-874 through 8-876; 1977, c. 624, § 55-306; 1979, c. 486; 2019, c. 712.","path":["Title 55.1. Property and Conveyances","Subtitle V. Miscellaneous","Chapter 28. Trespasses; Fences","Article 4. Trespass in Crossing Lawful Fence"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/55.1-2810/","current_through":"9/4/2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:17:29Z","sha256":"d6d90f59d47e53136fa25668cc74f5c36f1353b3e0e93ff86a8fca88dff1888b","source_id":"us-va","stale":true,"prev":"us-va/va.-code-55.1-2809","next":"us-va/va.-code-55.1-2811"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}