Cal. Civ. Code § 8.01-130
Judgment not to bar action of trespass, ejectment, or unlawful detainer.
Operative Text
No judgment in an action brought under the provisions of this article shall bar any action of trespass, ejectment, or unlawful detainer between the same parties, nor shall any such judgment or verdict be conclusive, in any such future action, of the facts therein found. Code 1950, § 8-795; 1977, c. 617; 2018, c. 255 .
Virginia Code § 8.01-130 establishes that a judgment obtained in an action brought under this article does not permanently foreclose the parties from pursuing separate legal actions for trespass, ejectment, or unlawful detainer. Additionally, any findings of fact made in such a judgment or verdict cannot be treated as settled or binding in those future actions. In other words, the outcome of one proceeding under this article leaves the door open for subsequent, independent litigation between the same parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Va. Code § 8.01-130, a landlord who obtains a favorable judgment in an action under this article should be aware that the ruling does not automatically resolve all potential claims between the parties. A compliant and informed property owner generally keeps thorough records of possession, lease terms, and any incidents of trespass or unauthorized occupancy, since prior factual findings from a related action will not be treated as conclusive in any future trespass, ejectment, or unlawful detainer proceeding. Understanding this limitation helps operators anticipate that additional legal proceedings may still arise even after a judgment has been entered.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Va. Code § 8.01-130 provides tenants with an important procedural protection: a judgment entered against a tenant in an action under this article does not automatically bar that tenant from raising or defending claims in a subsequent trespass, ejectment, or unlawful detainer action. Equally significant, factual findings from the earlier proceeding cannot be used as conclusive evidence against the tenant in any future action between the same parties. Tenants who believe this provision is relevant to their circumstances may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Virginia landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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