Chap. 77.—An ACT to repeal section 2824 of the code of Virginia, relating to
proceedings by a judgment creditor to discover usurious dealings on the part
of his debtor.

Approved January 24, 1804.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That section
two thousand eight hundred and twenty-four of the code of. Virginia,
to wit:

§ 2824. Bill by a judgment creditor; relief in such case.—Any
judgment creditor who apprehends that he is in danger of loss by
reason of usurious dealings on the part of his debtor, may exhibit
his bill in equity, verified by affidavit, against the party with whom
the dealings were had, and compel him to discover, on oath, all bar-
gains, contracts or shifts relative to such dealings; and if it appear
that more than legal interest has been received, the excess above
that rate, or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be applied
to the satisfaction of the plaintiff's demand.

Such bill shall be filed within five years after the receipt of the
illegal interest—

Be, and the same is hereby, altogether repealed.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.