Virginia § 56-7 - Common law, etc., remedies not altered or abridged
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 56-7 — Common law, etc., remedies not altered or abridged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56-7. Common law, etc., remedies not altered or abridged
Nothing contained in this title shall in any way abridge or alter existing remedies at common law or under any other statute, but the new remedies given shall be deemed to be in addition to those already existing.
Code 1919, § 3903.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 56-7
What does Code of Virginia § 56-7 cover?
Section 56-7 ("Common law, etc., remedies not altered or abridged") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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