Verdict for balance, after offsetting damages against improvements

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-171
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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.
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