Grayson supervisors approve conditional payment for livestock losses after court judgment found unsatisfied

The Grayson County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to compensate a local farmer for livestock killed by dogs on the condition that the claimant first exhaust collection efforts under the court judgment.

County staff reviewed the relevant Code of Virginia provisions on compensation for livestock and told the board the claimant has a judgment for about $6,325 that "has not been exhausted." Staff said the claimant filed the judgment in general district court and that execution efforts (a writ) would be the next step to attempt collection from the defendant.

Supervisors discussed the county’s practice and legal mechanics. One supervisor said he wanted to see that the county had attempted to execute the judgment and that if no assets are available the county should then consider compensation. Another supervisor asked whether the county could later require repayment if the plaintiff recovers funds; staff said the county could pursue recompense via liens or other legal means if appropriate.

The board moved and approved compensation contingent on the claimant’s exhaustion of available remedies (a writ returned unsatisfied). Staff will pursue the legal steps outlined in the meeting and return to the board with any follow-up documentation or reimbursement options if the defendant later pays.