Bill by loser; repayment discharges winner from punishment

Va. Code Ann. § 11-16
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Such loser may file a bill in equity against such winner, who shall answer the same, and upon discovery and repayment of the money or property so won, or its value, such winner shall be discharged from any forfeiture or punishment which he may have incurred for winning the same. Code 1919, § 5560.
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