Attachment lien on effects already in hands of officer

Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-558
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When an officer has in his possession or custody money or effects of the defendant held under an attachment executed, or other legal process, a delivery to such officer of an attachment under this chapter shall be deemed a levy thereof as to such money or effects, and constitute a lien thereon from the time of such delivery. Code 1950, § 8-546; 1977, c. 617.
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